Holyoke, Massachusetts vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 86.9% more expensive than Holyoke, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $112,115 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Holyoke, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Monterey
than in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke, MA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Holyoke, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  57.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher