What is a pro or con of living in Monterey, Californiacompared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Monterey.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey, California copmared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

A salary of $50,000 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $62,065 in Monterey, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE vs. MONTEREY
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 24.1% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $62,065 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Monterey
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Monterey, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Monterey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.5% lower

Commute

10.2% lower

Health

11.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% lower

Cost of Food

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South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Monterey, CA

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