Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 72.1% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $602,510 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Monterey
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  79.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower