| | Schenectady, NY | Lake Placid, FL | United States |
| Overall | 91.5 | 83.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.4 | 102.6 | 100 |
| Health | 115.5 | 106.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.0 | 65.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $245,400 | $248,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,110.0% | 10,970.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.9 | 76.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 132.0 | 78.3 | 100 |
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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 Lake Placid 
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So, I bought a house in Lake Placid about 7 months ago and so far I love it.
Real Estate is very reasonable and plenty of properties to pick from. Seems like prices More
Your site states it is not a good time to buy a home in Lake Placid because home prices are down. Wouldn't that be the perfect time to More
South Florida definitely has the best weather but that comes with a price. I'm retiring to the wide open spaces of Lake Placid. Cost of living is lower and home prices, More
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