Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 44.4% more expensive than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $72,222 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Manhattan, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower

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