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PALO ALTO vs. SCHENECTADY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Schenectady, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is
78.5%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$75,208
in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Palo Alto, Schenectady is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
78.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
20.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
95.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.6% higher
Commute
40.3% lower
Health
7.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.2% lower
Cost of Food
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