Schenectady, New York vs. West Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Haven, Connecticut is 15.4% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $57,688 in West Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in West Haven
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. West Haven, CT
Compared to Schenectady, West Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher