Monterey, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 40.9% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $64,969 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Monterey, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher