What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax town (Marin County), Californiacompared to Monterey, California?

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Fairfax town (Marin County).

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax town (Marin County), California copmared to Monterey, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Monterey, California should increase to $58,919 in Fairfax town (Marin County), California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTEREY vs. FAIRFAX TOWN (MARIN COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Monterey, California vs. Fairfax town (Marin County), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax town (Marin County), California is 17.8% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $58,919 in Fairfax town (Marin County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax town (Marin County), California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Fairfax town (Marin County)
than in Monterey, California

Monterey, CA vs. Fairfax Town (Marin County), CA

Compared to Monterey, Fairfax Town (Marin County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

36.0% higher

Health

23.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

25.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Monterey, California vs. Fairfax town (Marin County), California

Cost of Living Comparison

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