Santa Ana, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 20.8% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $60,394 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Monterey
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower