Oxford, Mississippi vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 111.5% more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $317,231 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Monterey
than in Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, MS vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Oxford, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher