Orinda, California vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 52.8% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $23,618 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Queens
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Orinda, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.7% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher