Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Margarita, California vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 33.0% more expensive than Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $99,754 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Monterey
than in Santa Margarita, California
Santa Margarita, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Santa Margarita, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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