Santa Clarita, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 18.6% more expensive than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $136,363 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Monterey
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Santa Clarita, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  56.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower