University City, Missouri vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 12.0% more expensive than University City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,011 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in University City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than University City, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
63% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in University City, Missouri
University City, MO vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to University City, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower