Cost of Living Calculator - Independence, Kentucky vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 80.6% more expensive than Independence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $90,290 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Independence, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Queens
than in Independence, Kentucky
Independence, KY vs Queens, NY
Compared to Independence, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.6% higher
      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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.9% higher
  Commute
  80.7% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.9% higher

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