Phillipsburg, New Jersey vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 86.7% more expensive than Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $139,995 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Phillipsburg, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Monterey
than in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Phillipsburg, NJ vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Phillipsburg, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  651.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  45.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower