Spokane, Washington vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 77.4% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $106,430 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Monterey
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Spokane, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.4% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  70.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher