What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to Salem, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 54% cheaper in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Salem, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Salem, New Hampshire could decrease to $43,469 in Poughkeepsie, 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.

SALEM vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Salem, New Hampshire vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 13.1% cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $43,469 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Poughkeepsie
than in Salem, New Hampshire

Salem, NH vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Salem, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

51.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Salem, New Hampshire vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Salem, NH vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

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