Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 9.2% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,984 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Raleigh, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher