St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 74.2% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $87,102 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Monterey
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower