Cost of Living Calculator - Christiansburg, Virginia vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 100.8% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,332 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Monterey
than in Christiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg, VA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Christiansburg, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.8% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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