Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 11.6% cheaper than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $66,302 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Bloomington, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  52.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower