Dallas, Texas vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 7.9% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,040 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Dallas, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower