Maple Valley, Washington vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 17.1% more expensive than Maple Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,534 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Maple Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Monterey
than in Maple Valley, Washington
Maple Valley, WA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Maple Valley, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  62.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower