Cost of Living Calculator - St. Charles, Illinois vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 69.5% more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $127,113 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Monterey
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs Monterey, CA
Compared to St. Charles, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  55.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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