Frederick, Maryland vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 60.3% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $266,919 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Monterey
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Frederick, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  69.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower