Mount Vernon, New York vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 33.9% cheaper than Mount Vernon, New York.

You would need a salary of $52,916 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Mount Vernon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon, NY vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Mount Vernon, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower