Cost of Living Calculator - Surprise, Arizona vs Monterey Park, California


The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 50.1% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,046 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs Monterey_Park, CA
Compared to Surprise, Monterey_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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