Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 97.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $494,086 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
399% more expensive in Monterey
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  832.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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