Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Cedar Falls, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 53.7% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $34,691 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Monterey, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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