Marin City, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 1.5% more expensive than Marin City, California.

You would need a salary of $50,754 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marin City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Marin City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Monterey
than in Marin City, California
Marin City, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Marin City, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  30.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower