Columbus, Ohio vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 7.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $125,938 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Columbus, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% higher
      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)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher