Arlington, Texas vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 60.2% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $232,316 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Arlington, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower