San Clemente, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 15.0% cheaper than San Clemente, California.

You would need a salary of $42,493 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Clemente, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than San Clemente, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Monterey
than in San Clemente, California
San Clemente, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to San Clemente, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% lower
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower