Lockport, Illinois vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 85.7% more expensive than Lockport, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,834 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lockport, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Lockport, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Monterey
than in Lockport, Illinois
Lockport, IL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Lockport, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.7% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  49.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher