Monterey, California vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 44.2% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $27,902 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Auburn
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Monterey, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% lower
      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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher