Monterey, California vs. Brenham, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brenham, Texas is 50.9% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $24,528 in Brenham, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brenham, Texas is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Brenham
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Brenham, TX
Compared to Monterey, Brenham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% lower
      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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower