Muskegon, Michigan vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 123.9% more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $167,958 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
572% more expensive in Monterey
than in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, MI vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Muskegon, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.9% higher
      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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  891.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  72.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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