Monterey, California vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 39.8% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $36,123 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Homer
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Monterey, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.7% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher