What is a pro or con of living in White Plains, New Yorkcompared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

Median Home Cost is 179% more expensive in White Plains.

What salary do I need to live in White Plains, New York copmared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

A salary of $26,000 in Poughkeepsie, New York should increase to $39,013 in White Plains, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

POUGHKEEPSIE vs. WHITE PLAINS
Cost of Living Comparison

Poughkeepsie, New York vs. White Plains, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in White Plains, New York is 50.0% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $39,013 in White Plains, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, White Plains, New York is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in White Plains
than in Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie, NY vs. White Plains, NY

Compared to Poughkeepsie, White Plains is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

193.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.4% higher

Commute

3.1% lower

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Poughkeepsie, New York vs. White Plains, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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