Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 24.5% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $56,605 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Monterey, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  38.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher

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