Schenectady, New York vs. Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cloudcroft, New Mexico is 15.9% cheaper than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,043 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cloudcroft, New Mexico is cheaper than Schenectady, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% cheaper in Cloudcroft
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Cloudcroft, NM
Compared to Schenectady, Cloudcroft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower