Monterey, California vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 14.5% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $114,465 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Monterey, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher