Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 30.7% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $84,966 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Monterey
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Palm Springs, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  64.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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