What is a pro or con of living in Monterey, Californiacompared to Batesville, Arkansas?

Median Home Cost is 647% more expensive in Monterey.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey, California copmared to Batesville, Arkansas?

A salary of $30,000 in Batesville, Arkansas should increase to $73,385 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.

BATESVILLE vs. MONTEREY
Cost of Living Comparison

Batesville, Arkansas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 144.6% more expensive than Batesville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $73,385 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Batesville, Arkansas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
647% more expensive in Monterey
than in Batesville, Arkansas

Batesville, AR vs. Monterey, CA

Compared to Batesville, Monterey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

144.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

725.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.5% lower

Commute

29.5% higher

Health

56.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Batesville, Arkansas vs. Monterey, California

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