Montclair, New Jersey vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 37.2% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $82,845 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Arcata
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Montclair, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower