Cupertino, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 50.3% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $74,489 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Monterey
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Cupertino, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower