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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 18.7% more expensive than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $88,995 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Monterey
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Vista, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  61.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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