What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to Greenville, South Carolina?

Childcare is 113% more expensive in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Greenville, South Carolina?

A salary of $65,000 in Greenville, South Carolina should increase to $75,113 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.

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Greenville, South Carolina vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 15.6% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,113 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
113% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Greenville, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.2% higher

Commute

40.4% higher

Health

29.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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