Modesto, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 52.2% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $111,120 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Monterey
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Modesto, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher