San Diego, California vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 42.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $104,364 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Schenectady
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to San Diego, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower