Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 17.6% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $176,359 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Erie, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower