Monterey, California vs. Gilbert, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilbert, Arizona is 29.8% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $52,616 in Gilbert, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilbert, Arizona is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Gilbert
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Gilbert, AZ
Compared to Monterey, Gilbert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower