Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 55.6% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $77,802 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Monterey
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Wasilla, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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