Monterey, California vs. North Adams, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Adams, Massachusetts is 52.0% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $38,902 in North Adams, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Adams, Massachusetts is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in North Adams
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. North Adams, MA
Compared to Monterey, North Adams is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher