Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Boulder Creek, California


The cost of living in Boulder Creek, California is 8.3% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $68,782 in Boulder Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder Creek, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Boulder Creek
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Boulder Creek, CA
Compared to Monterey, Boulder Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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