Phoenix, Arizona vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 60.9% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,316 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Monterey
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  55.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher