Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Sun City, Arizona


The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 44.1% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $41,896 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Sun City
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Sun_City, AZ
Compared to Monterey, Sun_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.