What is a pro or con of living in Monterey Park, Californiacompared to Wichita, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 401% more expensive in Monterey Park.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey Park, California copmared to Wichita, Kansas?

A salary of $126,000 in Wichita, Kansas should increase to $249,375 in Monterey Park, 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.

WICHITA vs. MONTEREY PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Wichita, Kansas vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 97.9% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $249,375 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
401% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Wichita, Kansas

Wichita, KS vs. Monterey Park, CA

Compared to Wichita, Monterey Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

97.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

419.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

98.5% higher

Health

15.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Wichita, Kansas vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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