What is a pro or con of living in Monterey, Californiacompared to Berkeley Heights, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Monterey.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey, California copmared to Berkeley Heights, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey should increase to $56,971 in Monterey, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS vs. MONTEREY
Cost of Living Comparison

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 13.9% more expensive than Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,971 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Monterey
than in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Berkeley Heights, NJ vs. Monterey, CA

Compared to Berkeley Heights, Monterey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.4% lower

Commute

37.6% lower

Health

47.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Berkeley Heights, New Jersey vs. Monterey, California

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Berkeley Heights, NJ vs. Monterey, CA

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