Stamford, Connecticut vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 34.0% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $52,803 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Stamford, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower