Sonoma, California vs. Montclair, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey is 1.5% more expensive than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $50,766 in Montclair, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montclair, New Jersey is more expensive than Sonoma, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
36% more expensive in Montclair
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Montclair, NJ
Compared to Sonoma, Montclair is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher