Ithaca, New York vs. Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista, California is 49.8% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $59,919 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Vista
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Vista, CA
Compared to Ithaca, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher