West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 61.9% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,171 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Monterey
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower