What is a pro or con of living in Schenectady, New Yorkcompared to Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Schenectady.

What salary do I need to live in Schenectady, New York copmared to Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania should increase to $60,311 in Schenectady, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SUNBURY vs. SCHENECTADY
Cost of Living Comparison

Sunbury, Pennsylvania vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 20.6% more expensive than Sunbury, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,311 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunbury, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Sunbury, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Sunbury, PA vs. Schenectady, NY

Compared to Sunbury, Schenectady is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

10.5% higher

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Sunbury, Pennsylvania vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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