Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 0.9% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $43,393 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% more expensive in Oakland
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Monterey, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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