Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 70.6% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $85,317 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
336% more expensive in Monterey
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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