Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 11.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,571 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Philadelphia, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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