Temecula, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 20.8% more expensive than Temecula, California.

You would need a salary of $132,866 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Temecula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Temecula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Monterey
than in Temecula, California
Temecula, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Temecula, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  64.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower