What is a pro or con of living in Monterey, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Monterey.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $100,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $116,135 in Monterey, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 16.1% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $116,135 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Monterey
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Monterey, CA

Compared to Washington, Monterey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.8% lower

Commute

31.9% lower

Health

50.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Monterey, CA

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