Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 24.7% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $199,458 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Monterey
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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