What is a pro or con of living in Montvale, New Jerseycompared to Sunnyvale, California?

Median Home Cost is 59% cheaper in Montvale.

What salary do I need to live in Montvale, New Jersey copmared to Sunnyvale, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Sunnyvale, California could decrease to $26,952 in Montvale, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SUNNYVALE vs. MONTVALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Sunnyvale, California vs. Montvale, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montvale, New Jersey is 46.1% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $26,952 in Montvale, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montvale, New Jersey is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Montvale
than in Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale, CA vs. Montvale, NJ

Compared to Sunnyvale, Montvale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

28.8% higher

Commute

4.0% higher

Health

9.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Sunnyvale, California vs. Montvale, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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