Monterey, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 13.9% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $43,053 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Washington
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Monterey, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  33.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher