Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 59.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $20,206 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Monterey
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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