Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 13.3% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,336 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Charlottesville, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower