Fairfax, Virginia vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 18.0% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,008 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Monterey
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower