Monterey, CA Cost of Living


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Monterey cost of living score
151.9
More expensive
51.9% higher
than the US average
1.3% higher
than the California average
Monterey, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 151.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 51.9% higher than the U.S. average and 1.3% lower than the average for California.

Monterey, CA

Housing costs in Monterey?
A typical home costs $1,022,100, which is 202.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monterey costs $3,550 per month, which is 148.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 39.4% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Monterey?
To live comfortably in Monterey, California, a minimum annual income of $195,840 for a family, and $116,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monterey?
The cost of living in Monterey, CA is relatively high compared to many other parts of the USA. The median home value for the area is around $769,000, which is much higher than the national average. Additionally, basic goods and services such as groceries, transportation and utilities are generally more expensive than elsewhere. That said, there are many things to do in Monterey that are not too expensive, such as taking a walk along the beach or exploring nearby attractions like Fisherman's Wharf.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMontereyCaliforniaUnited States
  151.9149.9100.0
  110.4105.1100
  143.798.3100.0
  333.3234.8100.0
  $1,022,100$733,500$338,100
  87.1%102.4%100.0%
  92.1133.1100.0
  112.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

The Monterey city area is an excellent place to live and one of the few California locales where it's relatively safe to raise a family. If I could no longer live here I  More

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I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and had to leave to climb out of poverty. The median income is $35,000 and outside of the military, the jobs are mostly service  More

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My husband and I are just crazy about Monterey. I wonder if we take housing expenses (mortgage or rent) out of the picture, is Monterey still a very expensive city to  More

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