Queens, New York vs. Valley Stream, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Stream, New York is 8.1% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,939 in Valley Stream, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Stream, New York is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Valley Stream
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Valley Stream, NY
Compared to Queens, Valley Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower