Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 18.8% cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $89,288 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Rochester
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher