Sierra Vista, Arizona vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 96.7% more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $255,759 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Monterey
than in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista, AZ vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Sierra Vista, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.7% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher