Madison, Mississippi vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 76.5% more expensive than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $345,388 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Madison, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Monterey
than in Madison, Mississippi
Madison, MS vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Madison, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower