Schenectady, New York vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 81.3% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,645 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in New York
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. New_York, NY
Compared to Schenectady, New_York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.3% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  443.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  115.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher