Montclair, New Jersey vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 2.2% more expensive than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $148,196 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Montclair, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower