Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 70.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,400 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Monterey
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher