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


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 89.5% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $142,097 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Schenectady, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  450.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  97.0% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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