Butler, Pennsylvania vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 5.4% more expensive than Butler, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,721 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Butler, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Butler, Pennsylvania
Butler, PA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Butler, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% higher
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower