Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 61.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $43,553 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Queens
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Palo Alto, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.3% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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