El Paso, Texas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 113.3% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $148,232 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
422% more expensive in Monterey
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to El Paso, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.3% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  509.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  49.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher