New Bern, North Carolina vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 110.7% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $531,022 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Monterey
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to New Bern, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.7% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  456.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher