Whittier, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 16.8% more expensive than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $58,378 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Monterey
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Whittier, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower