Schenectady, New York vs. Santa Paula, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Paula, California is 46.3% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,001 in Santa Paula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Paula, California is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Santa Paula
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Santa Paula, CA
Compared to Schenectady, Santa Paula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower