Chatham, Illinois vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 102.0% more expensive than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $208,022 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Monterey
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Chatham, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.0% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher