Cost of Living in Monroe County, IN

Modeled annual cost: $46,254.

Median family income: $96,950.

Affordability Snapshot

IN County Median

$42,456

State Rank

12thMost expensive counties in IN out of 92See Indiana county rankings

Median Income

$96,950

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Monroe County, IN.

$11,928 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,254

Per year

  • Transport:$11,928
  • Housing:$11,496
  • Taxes:$8,568
  • Healthcare:$5,113
  • Other Costs:$4,891
  • Food:$4,258
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Indiana

1Fayette County, IN
$39,393
2Grant County, IN
$39,443
3Jefferson County, IN
$39,506
4Blackford County, IN
$40,109
5Knox County, IN
$40,170

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