Santa Clara, California vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 28.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $35,793 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Queens
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Santa Clara, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  73.8% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher