What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

A salary of $55,000 in Upper Montclair, New Jersey should increase to $70,855 in San Francisco, California (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.

UPPER MONTCLAIR vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Upper Montclair, New Jersey vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 28.8% more expensive than Upper Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,855 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Upper Montclair, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Upper Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Upper Montclair, NJ vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Upper Montclair, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

68.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% lower

Commute

1.9% lower

Health

15.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Upper Montclair, New Jersey vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Upper Montclair, NJ vs. San Francisco, CA

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