What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $63,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $38,483 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.

SEATTLE vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 38.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,483 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Poughkeepsie
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Seattle, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

76.3% higher

Commute

22.2% lower

Health

43.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Seattle, WA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

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