Columbia, Maryland vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 36.5% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $122,866 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Columbia, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower