Montecito, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 65.3% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $17,342 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in New York
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Montecito, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.8% higher
  Commute
  79.7% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher