Cost of Living Calculator - Queens, New York vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 20.9% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $228,529 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Queens, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.5% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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