College Station, Texas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 97.6% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,814 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Monterey
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to College Station, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.6% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher