Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Washington vs Monrovia, California


The cost of living in Monrovia, California is 22.8% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $264,049 in Monrovia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monrovia, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Monrovia
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs Monrovia, CA
Compared to Kent, Monrovia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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