Montclair, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 7.0% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $167,471 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in San Diego
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Montclair, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower