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New Rochelle, NY vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in New Rochelle?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 1.6 years younger than in New Rochelle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or New Rochelle?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 70.0% less expensive than New Rochelle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or New Rochelle?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 6.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Rochelle.

Things to do in New Rochelle?
New Rochelle, New York lies in Westchester County providing visitors easy access to both modern venues such as The Loft at City Council as well as classic landmarks like Thomas Paine Cottage Museum.

Things to do in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

 New Rochelle, NYPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$87,159  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$781,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.14  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for New Rochelle    2 Reviews
claudia · Rosedale, MD
high cost but great town
Over 16 years ago

I recently moved out of new rochelle because i wanted to get my own home for me it was hard because i couldn't afford a house there i love new rochelle and i wish it was  More

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Lamarcus  · Mount Vernon, NY
A great place to live while living single
Over 19 years ago

the cost of living in new rochelle is high i used to be a resident but i visit the city about 2-3 times a month besides the high cost of living the city has alot to  More

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Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews
Jessica · Fontana, CA
Mixed Feelings
Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Lisa · Wappingers Falls, NY
Housing
Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Sheri · Poughkeepsie, NY
cost of living
Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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