Monterey, California vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 18.9% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $69,724 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Gig Harbor
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Monterey, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  38.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher