Schenectady, New York vs. Hackensack, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hackensack, New Jersey is 32.2% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $72,683 in Hackensack, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hackensack, New Jersey is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Hackensack
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Hackensack, NJ
Compared to Schenectady, Hackensack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher