Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 32.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $72,807 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  70.9% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher