Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 87.9% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $291,187 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Monterey
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.9% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher