What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to Surprise, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 43% cheaper in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Surprise, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Surprise, Arizona could decrease to $47,630 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.

SURPRISE vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Surprise, Arizona vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 4.7% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,630 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Poughkeepsie
than in Surprise, Arizona

Surprise, AZ vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Surprise, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.9% higher

Commute

2.4% higher

Health

36.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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