Sebastopol, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 3.3% cheaper than Sebastopol, California.

You would need a salary of $67,678 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sebastopol, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Sebastopol, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Monterey
than in Sebastopol, California
Sebastopol, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Sebastopol, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower