Mesa, Arizona vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 61.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,631 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Monterey
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Mesa, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  55.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher