Florence, Alabama vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 17.1% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $87,846 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Florence, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher