| | Troy, NY | Schenectady, NY | United States |
| Overall | 95.8 | 91.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.0 | 99.4 | 100 |
| Health | 117.2 | 115.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 69.7 | 78.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $238,100 | $245,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,760.0% | 11,110.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 93.2 | 83.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 132.9 | 132.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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