Denton, Texas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 79.8% more expensive than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $21,570 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Monterey
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Denton, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher