What is a pro or con of living in Schenectady, New Yorkcompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Childcare is 42% more expensive in Schenectady.

What salary do I need to live in Schenectady, New York copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $50,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $52,781 in Schenectady, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. SCHENECTADY
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 5.6% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $52,781 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
42% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Schenectady, NY

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Schenectady is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.4% higher

Commute

4.9% higher

Health

20.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Schenectady, NY

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