Cost of Living Calculator - Montecito, California vs Manhattan, New York


The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 54.5% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $34,171 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs Manhattan, NY
Compared to Montecito, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.6% higher
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  47.0% higher

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