Chicago, Illinois vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 62.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $192,162 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Monterey
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Chicago, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower