Monroe, MN Cost of Living


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Monroe cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
22.1% lower
than the Minnesota average
Monroe, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average and 22.1% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Monroe, MN

Housing costs in Monroe?
A typical home costs $198,900, which is 41.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.7% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monroe costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 53.1% more than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Monroe?
To live comfortably in Monroe, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monroe?
The cost of living in Monroe, MN is slightly higher than the national average. Goods and services are more expensive than other parts of the country due to the area's close proximity to Minneapolis. As with most cities, housing costs tend to be higher when living closer to downtown. However, there are a variety of homes available for purchase or rent at reasonable prices in Monroe. The median home value is around $200,000 and the median rent price is roughly $1,400 per month. Overall, the cost of living in Monroe can be somewhat high but is still well within the range of what one would expect for a city near a major metropolitan area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonroeMinnesotaUnited States
  75.797.2100.0
  9397.2100
  81.278.3100.0
  51.9102.9100.0
  $198,900$309,500$338,100
  94.8%95.7%100.0%
  63.196.4100.0
  81.9117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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