Orinda, California vs. Monte Sereno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monte Sereno, California is 29.9% more expensive than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $64,959 in Monte Sereno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monte Sereno, California is more expensive than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Monte Sereno
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Monte Sereno, CA
Compared to Orinda, Monte Sereno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower