Oakland, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 0.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $322,054 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Monterey
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Oakland, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower