Monroe, Washington vs. Carnation, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carnation, Washington is 28.0% more expensive than Monroe, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,009 in Carnation, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carnation, Washington is more expensive than Monroe, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Carnation
than in Monroe, Washington
Monroe, WA vs. Carnation, WA
Compared to Monroe, Carnation is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher