Nomad Watch

About Monterey

Monterey, California is a scenic coastal spot for digital nomads 🌊💻. It offers a relaxed vibe, ocean views, and a walkable downtown with cafés and coworking-friendly spots. Great for focus and weekend outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, and whale watching. It’s charming and peaceful, though pricier and quieter than bigger tech hubs.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 103 mm Feb: 89 mm Mar: 106 mm Apr: 31 mm May: 16 mm Jun: 6 mm Jul: 1 mm Aug: 1 mm Sep: 12 mm Oct: 25 mm Nov: 69 mm Dec: 130 mm Jan: 15°C / 8°C Feb: 14°C / 8°C Mar: 14°C / 8°C Apr: 14°C / 9°C May: 15°C / 10°C Jun: 16°C / 11°C Jul: 17°C / 12°C Aug: 18°C / 13°C Sep: 19°C / 14°C Oct: 19°C / 12°C Nov: 17°C / 10°C Dec: 15°C / 9°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 2.7
Safety 8.3
Internet Speed 8.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8
Accommodation Cost 1.9
Weather 7.8
Nomad Friendly 5.1
Racial Tolerance 7.7
Updated 1 month ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Monterey
ItemCost
Coworking Space $375.00 per month
Beer $7.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $70.00 per month
Mobile Plan $50.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $70.00 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,200.00 per month
Coffee $4.50 per cup

Other cities in United States

Other cities in United States
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Santa Monica $5,680 6.7 Compare
2 New York $7,270 6.7 Compare
3 Denver $5,335 6.7 Compare
4 Chicago $5,375 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 San Jose US United States $6,030 6.3 Compare
2 Santa Cruz US United States $5,240 6.1 Compare
3 San Francisco US United States $7,565 6.4 Compare
4 San Luis Obispo US United States $4,870 6.0 Compare

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