What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Valley Center, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 182% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Valley Center, Kansas?

A salary of $50,000 in Valley Center, Kansas should increase to $98,366 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VALLEY CENTER vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Valley Center, Kansas vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 96.7% more expensive than Valley Center, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $98,366 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Valley Center, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in New York
than in Valley Center, Kansas

Valley Center, KS vs. New York, NY

Compared to Valley Center, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

96.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

345.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

42.0% higher

Commute

112.8% higher

Health

24.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Valley Center, Kansas vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Valley Center, KS vs. New York, NY

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