Menands, New York vs. Troy, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, New York is 9.0% cheaper than Menands, New York.

You would need a salary of $45,517 in Troy, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Menands, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, New York is cheaper than Menands, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Troy
than in Menands, New York
Menands, NY vs. Troy, NY
Compared to Menands, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower