Anniston, Alabama vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 128.6% more expensive than Anniston, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $114,314 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anniston, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Anniston, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
748% more expensive in Monterey
than in Anniston, Alabama
Anniston, AL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Anniston, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.6% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  739.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher