Santa Rita, Montana vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 159.1% more expensive than Santa Rita, Montana.

You would need a salary of $129,556 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rita, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Santa Rita, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
464% more expensive in Monterey
than in Santa Rita, Montana
Santa Rita, MT vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Santa Rita, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.1% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  972.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher