Montville, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 8.6% cheaper than Montville, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,698 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montville, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Montville, New Jersey
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
13% cheaper in San Diego
than in Montville, New Jersey
Montville, NJ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Montville, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower