Gilbert, Arizona vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 42.5% more expensive than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $99,780 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Gilbert, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Monterey
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Gilbert, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  55.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher