What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie town, New Yorkcompared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

Childcare is 113% more expensive in Poughkeepsie town.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie town, New York copmared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Bluffton, South Carolina should increase to $79,660 in Poughkeepsie town, 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.

BLUFFTON vs. POUGHKEEPSIE_TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Poughkeepsie town, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie town, New York is 6.2% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,660 in Poughkeepsie town, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie town, New York is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
113% more expensive in Poughkeepsie town
than in Bluffton, South Carolina

Bluffton, SC vs. Poughkeepsie_Town, NY

Compared to Bluffton, Poughkeepsie_Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

21.0% higher

Commute

36.2% higher

Health

20.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Poughkeepsie town, New York

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