Baltimore, Maryland vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 91.6% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $134,096 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
467% more expensive in Monterey
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.6% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  596.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  69.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher