Fort Drum, New York vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 116.7% more expensive than Fort Drum, New York.

You would need a salary of $147,375 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Drum, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Fort Drum, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
458% more expensive in Monterey
than in Fort Drum, New York
Fort Drum, NY vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Fort Drum, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.7% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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