What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Montclair, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Montclair, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Montclair, New Jersey could decrease to $38,805 in Palm Springs, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTCLAIR vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Montclair, New Jersey vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 22.4% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,805 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair, NJ vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Montclair, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

15.1% lower

Health

11.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Montclair, New Jersey vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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