Cost of Living Calculator - Ephrata, Washington vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 106.5% more expensive than Ephrata, Washington.

You would need a salary of $154,872 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Ephrata, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Monterey
than in Ephrata, Washington
Ephrata, WA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Ephrata, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.5% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  388.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  50.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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