Redwood City, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 20.2% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $39,892 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Redwood City, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.1% higher
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher