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


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 38.6% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $103,992 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Queens
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Santa_Maria, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.7% higher
  Commute
  98.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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