Kearney, Nebraska vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 95.4% more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $97,709 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Monterey
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Kearney, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.4% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  56.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher