Monterey, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 32.5% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $121,441 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Monterey, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  36.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher