Folsom, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 17.9% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $58,929 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Monterey
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Folsom, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower