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MONTEREY vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Monterey, California vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
8.3%
cheaper
than Monterey, California.
You would need a salary of
$229,214
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
cheaper
than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in San Diego
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Monterey, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
8.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
18.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
18.0% higher
Commute
30.5% higher
Health
38.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.2% higher
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