Dover, Delaware vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 87.5% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $93,730 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Monterey
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Dover, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower