What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to Sunnyvale, California?

Median Home Cost is 86% cheaper in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Sunnyvale, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Sunnyvale, California could decrease to $18,271 in Poughkeepsie, 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.

SUNNYVALE vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Sunnyvale, California vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 63.5% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $18,271 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Poughkeepsie
than in Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale, CA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Sunnyvale, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

43.6% higher

Commute

24.4% lower

Health

17.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Sunnyvale, California vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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