What is a pro or con of living in Fayetteville, North Carolinacompared to Monterey, California?

Median Home Cost is 81% cheaper in Fayetteville.

What salary do I need to live in Fayetteville, North Carolina copmared to Monterey, California?

A salary of $65,000 in Monterey, California could decrease to $30,475 in Fayetteville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTEREY vs. FAYETTEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Monterey, California vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 53.1% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $30,475 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Monterey, California

Monterey, CA vs. Fayetteville, NC

Compared to Monterey, Fayetteville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

87.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.0% higher

Commute

16.3% lower

Health

20.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Monterey, California vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

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