Minot, North Dakota vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 106.0% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $309,011 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
342% more expensive in Monterey
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Minot, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.0% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower