Montclair, NJ Cost of Living


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Montclair cost of living score
135
More expensive
35.0% higher
than the US average
12.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
Montclair, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 135, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 35.0% higher than the U.S. average and 12.7% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Montclair, NJ

Housing costs in Montclair?
A typical home costs $868,700, which is 156.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 101.0% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Montclair costs $2,290 per month, which is 60.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.3% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Montclair?
To live comfortably in Montclair, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $166,320 for a family, and $76,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Montclair?
The cost of living in Montclair, NJ is generally considered to be moderately high. Housing costs are particularly high, with the median monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment hovering around $2,000. Groceries and other expenses are also fairly expensive, making it difficult for those living on a tight budget to make ends meet. However, this high cost of living comes with many benefits; Montclair offers excellent public transportation, plenty of job opportunities due to its proximity to New York City, and a thriving entertainment and cultural scene – all of which makes it an attractive option for those looking for convenience as well as quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMontclairNew JerseyUnited States
  135.0119.8100.0
  109.9105.8100
  99.196.9100.0
  281.7136.4100.0
  $868,700$432,100$338,100
  115.0%109.2%100.0%
  153.2127.7100.0
  109.7112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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