Pleasanton, California vs. Montvale, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montvale, New Jersey is 33.9% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $83,560 in Montvale, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montvale, New Jersey is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Montvale
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Montvale, NJ
Compared to Pleasanton, Montvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher