Junction City, Kansas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 128.6% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $77,733 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
541% more expensive in Monterey
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Junction City, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.6% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  514.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher