Savage, Minnesota vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 58.0% more expensive than Savage, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $78,997 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Savage, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Savage, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Monterey
than in Savage, Minnesota
Savage, MN vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Savage, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  90.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower