What is a pro or con of living in Monterey, Californiacompared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 124% more expensive in Monterey.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey, California copmared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Ann Arbor, Michigan should increase to $118,496 in Monterey, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANN ARBOR vs. MONTEREY
Cost of Living Comparison

Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 58.0% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $118,496 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Monterey
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI vs. Monterey, CA

Compared to Ann Arbor, Monterey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

109.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.3% lower

Commute

8.0% lower

Health

77.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ann Arbor, MI vs. Monterey, CA

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