Miami, Florida vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 42.9% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $121,458 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Monterey
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Miami, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower