Cost of Living Calculator - Pacific Grove, California vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 12.6% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $65,522 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Monterey
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Pacific Grove, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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