Cost of Living Calculator - Urbandale, Iowa vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 91.8% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $95,888 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Monterey
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Urbandale, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.8% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  40.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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