Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, New York vs Carson, California


The cost of living in Carson, California is 80.0% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,024 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
419% more expensive in Carson
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs Carson, CA
Compared to Rochester, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  636.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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