Monterey, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 0.7% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $100,743 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
79% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Monterey, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  79.5% higher
  Health
  37.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher