Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Montclair, New Jersey


The cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey is 39.6% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $100,509 in Montclair, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montclair, New Jersey is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Montclair
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Montclair, NJ
Compared to Palm Desert, Montclair is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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