Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Schenectady, New York


The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 30.5% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $52,130 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Schenectady, NY
Compared to Palm Springs, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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