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Springfield, OH vs Schenectady, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Schenectady or is it cheaper to live in Springfield?
- Schenectady is 17.8% more expensive than Springfield.

Which city has more affordable housing, Schenectady or Springfield?
- Schenectady housing costs are 69.2% more expensive than Springfield housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Springfield or is Health Care more affordable in Schenectady.
- Health related expenses are 21.8% more in Schenectady.
 Springfield, OHSchenectady, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.5100
 Food & Groceries94.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock115.5100
 Housing46.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$245,400$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.9100
 Miscellaneous88.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Springfield’s housing is cheap, because a great deal of the homes are dilapidated. There are many blocks which have two or three out of five houses that are boarded up.  More

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Over 8 years ago

The city survives off government grants and historical tourism. Very depressed atmosphere. The employment starting pay is 10 - 12.00 dollars an hour. The temp service  More

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Over 14 years ago

Being able to afford something in Springfield is pretty much a no-brainer. It kinda has to be however because the economy, while recessed everywhere else, is rather  More

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Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

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

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Over 16 years ago

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

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Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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