Atlanta, Georgia vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 15.0% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $105,411 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Atlanta, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher