Narrows, Virginia vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 20.2% more expensive than Narrows, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,078 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Narrows, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Narrows, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Narrows, Virginia
Narrows, VA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Narrows, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher