Cost of Living Calculator - Benson, Arizona vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 105.5% more expensive than Benson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $154,142 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Benson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
376% more expensive in Monterey
than in Benson, Arizona
Benson, AZ vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Benson, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.5% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  453.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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