Sacramento, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 43.8% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $71,916 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Monterey
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower