Cost of Living Calculator - Shafter, California vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 74.4% more expensive than Shafter, California.

You would need a salary of $130,783 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shafter, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Shafter, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Monterey
than in Shafter, California
Shafter, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Shafter, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.4% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  56.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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