Woodbridge, Virginia vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 46.1% more expensive than Woodbridge, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $151,229 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Woodbridge, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Monterey
than in Woodbridge, Virginia
Woodbridge, VA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Woodbridge, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower