Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 38.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $46,426 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Queens
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Santa Monica, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  85.0% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  40.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher

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