South Boston, Virginia vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 143.9% more expensive than South Boston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $182,950 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Boston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than South Boston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
619% more expensive in Monterey
than in South Boston, Virginia
South Boston, VA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to South Boston, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.9% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  827.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher