Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 3.8% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $33,679 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Queens
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Monterey, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.6% higher
  Commute
  104.7% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher

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