Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Schenectady, New York


The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 61.0% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $54,637 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Schenectady, NY
Compared to Berkeley, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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