Atascadero, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 25.9% more expensive than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $62,959 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Monterey
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Atascadero, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower