Schenectady, New York vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 71.1% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $85,538 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Schenectady, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.1% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  88.2% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher