Hartford, Connecticut vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 9.9% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $93,382 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Hartford, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower