Columbia, South Carolina vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 107.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,491 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Monterey
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Columbia, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.0% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  482.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower