Stow, Ohio vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 105.8% more expensive than Stow, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $102,882 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stow, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Stow, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
346% more expensive in Monterey
than in Stow, Ohio
Stow, OH vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Stow, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.8% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  64.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher