Cost of Living Calculator - Edison, New Jersey vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 34.6% more expensive than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $100,982 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Monterey
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Edison, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  45.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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