Irvine, California vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 48.6% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $38,515 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Irvine, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower