What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 52% more expensive in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania should increase to $54,872 in Poughkeepsie, 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.

CLARKS SUMMIT vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 9.7% more expensive than Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,872 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
52% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Clarks Summit, PA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Clarks Summit, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

23.0% higher

Commute

23.6% higher

Health

28.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clarks Summit, PA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

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