Fresno, California vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 10.0% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $90,029 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Fresno, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher