What is a pro or con of living in Independence, Kentuckycompared to San Carlos, California?

Median Home Cost is 86% cheaper in Independence.

What salary do I need to live in Independence, Kentucky copmared to San Carlos, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Carlos, California could decrease to $14,572 in Independence, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN CARLOS vs. INDEPENDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

San Carlos, California vs. Independence, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Kentucky is 70.9% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $14,572 in Independence, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Independence, Kentucky is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Independence
than in San Carlos, California

San Carlos, CA vs. Independence, KY

Compared to San Carlos, Independence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

90.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

27.6% lower

Health

7.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.6% lower

Cost of Food

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San Carlos, California vs. Independence, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Carlos, CA vs. Independence, KY

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