Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Montvale, New Jersey


The cost of living in Montvale, New Jersey is 15.2% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $63,637 in Montvale, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montvale, New Jersey is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Montvale
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Montvale, NJ
Compared to Goleta, Montvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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