Mary Esther, Florida vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 80.5% more expensive than Mary Esther, Florida.

You would need a salary of $90,248 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mary Esther, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Mary Esther, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Monterey
than in Mary Esther, Florida
Mary Esther, FL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Mary Esther, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  37.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher