Elkton, Virginia vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 19.0% more expensive than Elkton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,677 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Elkton, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Elkton, Virginia
Elkton, VA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Elkton, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher