Sandy, Utah vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 36.3% more expensive than Sandy, Utah.

You would need a salary of $68,161 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Sandy, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Monterey
than in Sandy, Utah
Sandy, UT vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Sandy, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher