Rensselaer, New York vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 79.9% more expensive than Rensselaer, New York.

You would need a salary of $89,968 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rensselaer, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Rensselaer, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in New York
than in Rensselaer, New York
Rensselaer, NY vs. New York, NY
Compared to Rensselaer, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.9% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  400.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.0% higher
  Commute
  94.9% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher