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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 13.0% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $65,261 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Monterey
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Altadena, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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