Salinas, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 24.5% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $93,363 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Monterey
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Salinas, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower