Louisville, Kentucky vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 95.0% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $97,492 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Monterey
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Louisville, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.0% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  394.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher