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

Median Home Cost is 3% cheaper in Petaluma.

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

A salary of $250,000 in Montclair, New Jersey could decrease to $234,919 in Petaluma, 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. PETALUMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Montclair, New Jersey vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 6.0% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $234,919 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair, NJ vs. Petaluma, CA

Compared to Montclair, Petaluma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.8% lower

Commute

26.2% lower

Health

11.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Montclair, New Jersey vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montclair, NJ vs. Petaluma, CA

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