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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 18.2% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $40,922 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Monterey
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Albany, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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