Monroe, LA Cost of Living


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Monroe cost of living score
84.3
Less expensive
15.7% lower
than the US average
6.2% lower
than the Louisiana average
Monroe, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.7% lower than the U.S. average and 6.2% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Monroe, LA

Housing costs in Monroe?
A typical home costs $153,400, which is 54.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.0% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monroe costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Monroe?
To live comfortably in Monroe, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monroe?
Monroe, LA has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Louisiana while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonroeLouisianaUnited States
  84.389.9100.0
  91.492.7100
  131.3113.2100.0
  43.464.9100.0
  $153,400$184,800$338,100
  91.3%89.9%100.0%
  83.8108.2100.0
  97.781.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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Over 15 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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