Austin, Texas vs. Montclair, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey is 33.2% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,609 in Montclair, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montclair, New Jersey is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Montclair
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Montclair, NJ
Compared to Austin, Montclair is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher