Homestead, Florida vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 53.8% more expensive than Homestead, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,913 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Homestead, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Homestead, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Monterey
than in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, FL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Homestead, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower