What is a pro or con of living in Monterey, Californiacompared to Thomastown, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 272% more expensive in Monterey.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey, California copmared to Thomastown, Minnesota?

A salary of $95,000 in Thomastown, Minnesota should increase to $211,393 in Monterey, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

THOMASTOWN vs. MONTEREY
Cost of Living Comparison

Thomastown, Minnesota vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 122.5% more expensive than Thomastown, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $211,393 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thomastown, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Thomastown, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Monterey
than in Thomastown, Minnesota

Thomastown, MN vs. Monterey, CA

Compared to Thomastown, Monterey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

433.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

8.7% higher

Health

82.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Thomastown, Minnesota vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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