Pomona, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 26.5% more expensive than Pomona, California.

You would need a salary of $63,232 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pomona, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Pomona, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Monterey
than in Pomona, California
Pomona, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Pomona, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower