Fortuna, California vs. Horseheads, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Horseheads, New York is 23.2% cheaper than Fortuna, California.

You would need a salary of $38,390 in Horseheads, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fortuna, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Horseheads, New York is cheaper than Fortuna, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Horseheads
than in Fortuna, California
Fortuna, CA vs. Horseheads, NY
Compared to Fortuna, Horseheads is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower