Monterey, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 3.6% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $48,199 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in New York
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Monterey, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  72.8% higher
  Commute
  96.6% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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