Santa Clara, California vs. Montvale, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montvale, New Jersey is 35.7% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $128,626 in Montvale, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montvale, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Montvale
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Montvale, NJ
Compared to Santa Clara, Montvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher