Monroe, North Carolina vs. Troy, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Alabama is 16.6% cheaper than Monroe, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,684 in Troy, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Alabama is cheaper than Monroe, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Troy
than in Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe, NC vs. Troy, AL
Compared to Monroe, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower