Cost of Living Calculator - Carson, California vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 16.8% more expensive than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $116,756 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Monterey
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Carson, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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