Montclair, New Jersey vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 41.5% more expensive than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $113,225 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Montclair, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher