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


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 45.0% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $362,448 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Queens, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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