Kent, Connecticut vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 14.5% cheaper than Kent, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $68,390 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is cheaper than Kent, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Poughkeepsie
than in Kent, Connecticut
Kent, CT vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Kent, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower