Montclair, New Jersey vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 1.5% more expensive than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $253,625 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Monterey
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Montclair, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  45.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower