Denver, Colorado vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 36.9% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $102,641 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Monterey
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Denver, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  71.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower