Huntington Beach, California vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 48.5% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $25,762 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Huntington Beach, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower