What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to Watertown, New York?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Watertown, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Watertown, New York should increase to $67,081 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.

WATERTOWN vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown, New York vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 34.2% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $67,081 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Watertown, New York

Watertown, NY vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Watertown, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.2% higher

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

93.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% higher

Commute

61.9% higher

Health

14.2% higher

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Personal

9.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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