What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Montclair, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Montclair, New Jersey?

A salary of $175,000 in Montclair, New Jersey could decrease to $120,084 in Columbia, Maryland (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.

MONTCLAIR vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Montclair, New Jersey vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 31.4% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $120,084 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Columbia
than in Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair, NJ vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Montclair, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

29.6% lower

Health

12.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Montclair, New Jersey vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montclair, NJ vs. Columbia, MD

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