Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 43.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $107,520 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Monterey
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher