Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Schenectady, New York


The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 44.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,712 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Schenectady, NY
Compared to Seattle, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.5% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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