What is a pro or con of living in Monterey Park, Californiacompared to Mill Creek, Washington?

Transportation is 35% more expensive in Monterey Park.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey Park, California copmared to Mill Creek, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Mill Creek, Washington should increase to $52,812 in Monterey Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MILL CREEK vs. MONTEREY PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Mill Creek, Washington vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 5.6% more expensive than Mill Creek, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,812 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Creek, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Mill Creek, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
35% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Mill Creek, Washington

Mill Creek, WA vs. Monterey Park, CA

Compared to Mill Creek, Monterey Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

49.8% higher

Commute

35.9% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Mill Creek, Washington vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mill Creek, WA vs. Monterey Park, CA

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