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


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 90.0% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $247,023 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Queens, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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