Monroe, WA Cost of Living


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Monroe cost of living score
136.2
More expensive
36.2% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Washington average
Monroe, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.2% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Monroe, WA

Housing costs in Monroe?
A typical home costs $652,200, which is 92.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.0% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monroe costs $2,030 per month, which is 42.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Monroe?
To live comfortably in Monroe, Washington, a minimum annual income of $124,920 for a family, and $69,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monroe?
Monroe, WA is a great place to live because the cost of living is relatively low compared to other areas of the country. The median home cost in Monroe is around $400,000, which is significantly less than the average for Washington and much less than the national median. Additionally, living costs such as utilities and groceries tend to be lower than the national average. Renting a home or apartment can also be quite affordable, with prices ranging from about $950-1250 per month. All of this combines to make Monroe an attractive place to live for people on all kinds of budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonroeWashingtonUnited States
  136.2121.9100.0
  103.2101.1100
  86.788.8100.0
  202.9172.8100.0
  $652,200$534,700$338,100
  72.3%74.0%100.0%
  114.9113.6100.0
  143.2113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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