Nantucket, Massachusetts vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 32.1% cheaper than Nantucket, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $95,770 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Nantucket, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Monterey
than in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket, MA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Nantucket, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower