Carlisle, Pennsylvania vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 0.9% more expensive than Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $100,868 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Carlisle, PA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Carlisle, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower