Monterey Park, California vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 17.0% cheaper than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $249,102 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Riverside
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Monterey Park, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher