Batavia, New York vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 128.6% more expensive than Batavia, New York.

You would need a salary of $114,314 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Batavia, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
796% more expensive in Monterey
than in Batavia, New York
Batavia, NY vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Batavia, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.6% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  651.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  37.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher