Stillwater, Minnesota vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 58.9% more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $79,428 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Monterey
than in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, MN vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Stillwater, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  93.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower