Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs La Puente, California


The cost of living in La Puente, California is 19.7% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $40,166 in La Puente, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Puente, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in La Puente
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs La Puente, CA
Compared to Monterey, La Puente is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  39.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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