Katy, Texas vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 12.2% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,909 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Katy, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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