Visalia, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 71.0% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $324,839 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Monterey
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Visalia, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.0% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher