Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Stream, New York vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 9.2% cheaper than Valley Stream, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,116 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Stream, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Valley Stream, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Salinas
than in Valley Stream, New York
Valley Stream, NY vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Valley Stream, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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