What is a pro or con of living in Monterey, Californiacompared to Santa Clara, California?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Monterey.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey, California copmared to Santa Clara, California?

A salary of $200,000 in Santa Clara, California could decrease to $148,788 in Monterey, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA CLARA vs. MONTEREY
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Clara, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 25.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $148,788 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Monterey
than in Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara, CA vs. Monterey, CA

Compared to Santa Clara, Monterey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

34.4% lower

Health

33.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Clara, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Clara, CA vs. Monterey, CA

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