New York, New York vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 64.6% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $123,443 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Redwood City
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to New York, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower