Monterey Park, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 8.3% more expensive than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $54,149 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Monterey
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Monterey Park, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower