Monroe, Washington vs. Medical Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medical Lake, Washington is 22.4% cheaper than Monroe, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,560 in Medical Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medical Lake, Washington is cheaper than Monroe, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Medical Lake
than in Monroe, Washington
Monroe, WA vs. Medical Lake, WA
Compared to Monroe, Medical Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower