Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 16.7% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $41,662 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Monterey
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Alameda, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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