Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 116.2% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $432,386 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
352% more expensive in Monterey
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.2% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher