What is a pro or con of living in Montclair, New Jerseycompared to Brookline, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 15% cheaper in Montclair.

What salary do I need to live in Montclair, New Jersey copmared to Brookline, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Brookline, Massachusetts could decrease to $42,421 in Montclair, New Jersey (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.

BROOKLINE vs. MONTCLAIR
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Montclair, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey is 15.2% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,421 in Montclair, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montclair, New Jersey is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Montclair
than in Brookline, Massachusetts

Brookline, MA vs. Montclair, NJ

Compared to Brookline, Montclair is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

23.3% higher

Health

10.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Montclair, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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