Sandy, Oregon vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 40.8% more expensive than Sandy, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $70,411 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Sandy, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Monterey
than in Sandy, Oregon
Sandy, OR vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Sandy, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  57.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower