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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 37.6% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $46,765 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Monterey
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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