Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Carson, California


The cost of living in Carson, California is 14.4% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $42,824 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Carson
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Carson, CA
Compared to Monterey, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  39.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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