Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Schenectady, New York


The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 47.2% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $52,781 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Schenectady, NY
Compared to Los Angeles, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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