Monterey, California vs. Hawaiian Gardens, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hawaiian Gardens, California is 23.3% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $38,365 in Hawaiian Gardens, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hawaiian Gardens, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Hawaiian Gardens
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Compared to Monterey, Hawaiian Gardens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  39.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher