Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 66.6% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $258,016 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in Monterey
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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