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

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $65,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $44,240 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.

WASHINGTON vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 31.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $44,240 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Poughkeepsie
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Washington, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.4% higher

Commute

20.9% lower

Health

32.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

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