Steger, Illinois vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 132.0% more expensive than Steger, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $173,972 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Steger, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Steger, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
725% more expensive in Monterey
than in Steger, Illinois
Steger, IL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Steger, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.0% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  840.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  49.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher