Monrovia, CA Cost of Living


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Monrovia cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Monrovia, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Monrovia, CA

Housing costs in Monrovia?
A typical home costs $869,300, which is 157.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monrovia costs $2,260 per month, which is 58.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Monrovia?
To live comfortably in Monrovia, California, a minimum annual income of $166,680 for a family, and $71,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monrovia?
The cost of living in Monrovia, CA is on the higher side compared to other areas in California. The average home price in Monrovia is $889,500, which is much higher than the state median of $552,800. Additionally, the overall cost of living index for Monrovia is 123.5, which is significantly higher than the national average of 100. Other factors such as groceries and utilities also contribute to an increased cost of living in this area. Even so, many people choose to live in Monrovia due to its small-town feel and close proximity to Los Angeles and Pasadena.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonroviaCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  103.4105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  281.6234.8100.0
  $869,300$733,500$338,100
  99.2%102.4%100.0%
  159.3133.1100.0
  133.9118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

It's like Mayberry RFD in a Los Angeles Suburb. I love it, we have all the conveniences, and in this older neighborhood, with many historic homes, it is not a place  More

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Over 15 years ago

Best place to live in winters; hot in  More

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Over 17 years ago

Monrovia is a nice little city with diverse culture and recreation, we have easy access to freeways and convenient public transportation. We are pretty much close to  More

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