Cost of Living Calculator - Watchung, New Jersey vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 9.0% more expensive than Watchung, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $98,080 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watchung, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Watchung, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Monterey
than in Watchung, New Jersey
Watchung, NJ vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Watchung, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  47.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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