Margate, Florida vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 10.0% cheaper than Margate, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,015 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Margate, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Margate, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Margate, Florida
Margate, FL vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Margate, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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