Queens, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 4.7% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $70,526 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in San Diego
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Queens, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower