Monroe Metro Area, LA Cost of Living


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Monroe cost of living score
83.8
Less expensive
16.2% lower
than the US average
6.8% lower
than the Louisiana average
Monroe Louisi Metro Area, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.2% lower than the U.S. average and 6.8% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Monroe Metro Area, LA

Housing costs in Monroe?
A typical home costs $151,300, which is 55.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.1% 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 Louisi Metro Area, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monroe?
The cost of living in Monroe, LA Metro Area is 17.2% lower than the US average. This means that residents of Monroe can enjoy a relatively affordable quality of life compared to other locations in the United States. The median value of houses in the area also reflects this affordability, with homes costing an estimated $151300 - significantly below the US average of $338100. This makes Monroe an attractive option for those looking for a more budget-friendly living option without sacrificing essential amenities and services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonroeLouisianaUnited States
  83.889.9100.0
  91.392.7100
  131.5113.2100.0
  50.164.9100.0
  $151,300$184,800$338,100
  90.4%89.9%100.0%
  92.9108.2100.0
  92.981.4100.0

   100=National Average

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