Spokane, Washington vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 5.7% cheaper than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $95,264 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Spokane, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.1% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  36.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher