Schenectady, New York vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 118.8% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $109,409 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
417% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Schenectady, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.8% higher
      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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  625.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher