Monterey, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 39.5% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $48,828 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Monterey, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  71.8% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher