Oakdale, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 38.5% more expensive than Oakdale, California.

You would need a salary of $69,240 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Oakdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Monterey
than in Oakdale, California
Oakdale, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Oakdale, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower