Abiquiu, New Mexico vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 106.5% more expensive than Abiquiu, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $103,247 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Abiquiu, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Abiquiu, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Monterey
than in Abiquiu, New Mexico
Abiquiu, NM vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Abiquiu, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.5% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  455.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  69.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher