Cost of Living Calculator - Sunnyvale, California vs Schenectady, New York


The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 66.8% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $16,579 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs Schenectady, NY
Compared to Sunnyvale, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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