Cost of Living Calculator - Queens, New York vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 16.5% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,612 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Salinas
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Queens, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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