Monterey, California vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 42.8% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $28,588 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in United States
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Likely, CA
Compared to Monterey, Likely is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower