Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Georgia vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 128.9% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $114,463 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
625% more expensive in Monterey
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Columbus, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.9% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  793.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  44.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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