San Antonio, Texas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 94.8% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $136,336 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Monterey
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.8% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  353.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher