Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 1.2% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $85,005 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Pittsburgh, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher