Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 47.8% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $147,886 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Monterey
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Columbia, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  66.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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