Lexington, Virginia vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 8.5% more expensive than Lexington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $162,777 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Lexington, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Lexington, Virginia
Lexington, VA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Lexington, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher