| | Schenectady, NY | Blacksburg, VA | United States |
| Overall | 91.5 | 89.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.4 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 115.5 | 117.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.0 | 103.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $245,400 | $362,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,110.0% | 10,190.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.9 | 62.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 132.0 | 139.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Schenectady 
4 Reviews
I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very More
WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but More
shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable More
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Reviews for Blacksburg 
12 Reviews
Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and More
Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The More
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