Richmond, Virginia vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 3.2% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $101,613 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Richmond, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower