Schenectady, New York vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 11.1% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $99,968 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Schenectady, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower