What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $81,696 in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California is 16.6% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,696 in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County)
than in Queens, New York

Queens, NY vs Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA

Compared to Queens, Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County) is:

Homeowner

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16.6% lower

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Food

5.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

34.0% lower

Commute

28.8% lower

Health

4.4% lower

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Personal

8.7% lower

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