Dallas, Texas vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 59.9% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $319,802 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Dallas, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower