Brentwood, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 1.2% more expensive than Brentwood, California.

You would need a salary of $101,157 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Brentwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Monterey
than in Brentwood, California
Brentwood, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Brentwood, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower