Seward, Alaska vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 73.5% more expensive than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,756 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Monterey
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Seward, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower