Long Beach, Mississippi vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 112.0% more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $146,280 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in Monterey
than in Long Beach, Mississippi
Long Beach, MS vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.0% 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)
  585.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher