San Carlos, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 47.3% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $26,360 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in New York
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to San Carlos, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher