Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 115.9% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $69,091 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, MS vs. Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Tupelo, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  141.8% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher