What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 28% more expensive in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $100,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $102,092 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 2.1% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $102,092 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
28% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to State College, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

34.2% higher

Commute

47.4% higher

Health

0.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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