Lumberton, North Carolina vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 144.6% more expensive than Lumberton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $183,462 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Lumberton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
669% more expensive in Monterey
than in Lumberton, North Carolina
Lumberton, NC vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Lumberton, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.6% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  825.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher