Irvine, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 3.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $77,261 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Monterey
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Irvine, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% lower
      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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower