Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey Park, California vs Arlington, Texas


The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 37.6% cheaper than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $62,415 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Arlington
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs Arlington, TX
Compared to Monterey Park, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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