Calistoga, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 7.0% cheaper than Calistoga, California.

You would need a salary of $46,491 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Calistoga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Calistoga, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Monterey
than in Calistoga, California
Calistoga, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Calistoga, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% lower
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower