Monterey, California vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 15.2% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $35,636 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Folsom
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Monterey, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher