What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan Beach, Californiacompared to Monterey, California?

Median Home Cost is 181% more expensive in Manhattan Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan Beach, California copmared to Monterey, California?

A salary of $230,000 in Monterey, California should increase to $502,739 in Manhattan Beach, California (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. MANHATTAN BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Monterey, California vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 118.6% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $502,739 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Monterey, California

Monterey, CA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA

Compared to Monterey, Manhattan Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

118.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

210.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

69.9% higher

Health

37.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Monterey, California vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Monterey, CA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA

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