Monterey, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 22.9% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $122,927 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in San Jose
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Monterey, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher