Buena Park, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 13.6% more expensive than Buena Park, California.

You would need a salary of $79,552 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Buena Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Monterey
than in Buena Park, California
Buena Park, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Buena Park, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower