Yonkers, New York vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 30.4% cheaper than Yonkers, New York.

You would need a salary of $52,225 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Yonkers, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is cheaper than Yonkers, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Poughkeepsie
than in Yonkers, New York
Yonkers, NY vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Yonkers, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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