Stanwood, Washington vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 34.8% more expensive than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,425 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Monterey
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Stanwood, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher