Cost of Living Calculator - Sunnyvale, California vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 40.0% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $90,000 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Queens
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Sunnyvale, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  76.9% higher
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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