Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Montclair, New Jersey


The cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey is 27.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $54,263 in Montclair, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montclair, New Jersey is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Montclair
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Montclair, NJ
Compared to Berkeley, Montclair is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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