Costa Mesa, California vs. Montclair, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey is 3.0% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $145,444 in Montclair, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montclair, New Jersey is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Montclair
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Montclair, NJ
Compared to Costa Mesa, Montclair is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% lower
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher