Laramie, Wyoming vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 88.5% more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $94,235 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Monterey
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Laramie, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.5% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher