Cost of Living in Monterey, CA
Population: 29,772 | California
191
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Monterey is 91% more expensive than the national average.
173
Housing
329
Home Values
113
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $104,110
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +39%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $2,288/mo
- Median Home Value
- $1,003,300
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $2,283/mo
Everyday Prices in Monterey
BLS Average Prices for the Salinas, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
⚡
$0.26
Electricity
per kWh
+38% vs US
Climate in Monterey
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
57.3°F
Avg Temperature
16.2"
Rainfall / Year
69d
Rainy Days / Year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 65 | 62 |
| Avg °F | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 56 | 52 |
| Low °F | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 51 | 46 | 43 |
| Rain" | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.8 |