Monterey, California vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 11.9% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $44,025 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Davis
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Monterey, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher