What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie town, New Yorkcompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Poughkeepsie town.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie town, New York copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $130,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $133,343 in Poughkeepsie town, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. POUGHKEEPSIE TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Poughkeepsie town, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie town, New York is 2.6% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $133,343 in Poughkeepsie town, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie town, New York is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Poughkeepsie town
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Poughkeepsie Town, NY

Compared to Philadelphia, Poughkeepsie Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.6% higher

Commute

24.0% lower

Health

23.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Poughkeepsie town, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Poughkeepsie Town, NY

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