Redwood City, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 39.2% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $42,530 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in New York
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Redwood City, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher