Cost of Living Calculator - Baker, Louisiana vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 100.3% more expensive than Baker, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $150,258 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baker, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Baker, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
560% more expensive in Monterey
than in Baker, Louisiana
Baker, LA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Baker, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.3% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  577.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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