Bel Air South, Maryland vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 65.8% more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $182,360 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air South, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Monterey
than in Bel Air South, Maryland
Bel Air South, MD vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Bel Air South, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  70.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower