| | Schenectady, NY | Auburn, AL | United States |
| Overall | 91.5 | 91.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.4 | 101.2 | 100 |
| Health | 115.5 | 122.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.0 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $245,400 | $335,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,110.0% | 10,130.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.9 | 79.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 132.0 | 87.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Schenectady 
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I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very More
WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but More
shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable More
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Unless you’re a college student or under 30, dont move here cause there is nothing to do. I grew up here and the university used to bring in great concerts but these More
Went to Auburn University for 4 years and stayed living here for an additional year. First thing: if you aren’t in classes, dont care for college football, or don’t More
Auburn is a very nice place to live and raise a family. Compared to New York where i'm from, living in Auburn is much cheaper. This is a college town so there isn't any More
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