Huntsville, Alabama vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 13.0% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $79,107 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
148% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Huntsville, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher