What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to West Springfield Town, Massachusetts?

Childcare is 30% more expensive in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to West Springfield Town, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts should increase to $52,999 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.

WEST SPRINGFIELD TOWN vs. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Springfield Town, Massachusetts vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 6.0% more expensive than West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,999 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than West Springfield Town, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
30% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts

West Springfield Town, MA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to West Springfield Town, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.4% higher

Commute

20.9% higher

Health

38.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.6% higher

Cost of Food

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West Springfield Town, Massachusetts vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Springfield Town, MA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

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