What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to Clayton, New York?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Clayton, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Clayton, New York should increase to $62,121 in Poughkeepsie, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLAYTON vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Clayton, New York vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 24.2% more expensive than Clayton, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,121 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Clayton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Clayton, New York

Clayton, NY vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Clayton, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% higher

Commute

37.9% higher

Health

14.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.3% higher

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Clayton, New York vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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