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

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 61.6% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $242,335 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Queens, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  61.6% higher
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  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.7% higher
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  Utilities
  46.0% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  28.8% lower
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  Personal
  14.4% lower
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