New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 72.1% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $98,123 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Monterey
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher