Valley Stream, New York vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 29.2% cheaper than Valley Stream, New York.

You would need a salary of $283,129 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Stream, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Valley Stream, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sonora
than in Valley Stream, New York
Valley Stream, NY vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Valley Stream, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower