Cost of Living Calculator - Elk Grove, California vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 27.9% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $89,496 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Monterey
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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