Round Rock, Texas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 50.1% more expensive than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $142,622 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Monterey
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Round Rock, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher