Plano, Texas vs. Montvale, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montvale, New Jersey is 38.6% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $187,094 in Montvale, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montvale, New Jersey is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Montvale
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Montvale, NJ
Compared to Plano, Montvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% higher