Waco, Texas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 121.7% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,452 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
389% more expensive in Monterey
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Waco, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.7% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  551.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher