Cost of Living Calculator - Friendswood, Texas vs Monterey Park, California


The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 50.2% more expensive than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $11,297 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Friendswood, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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