Schenectady, NY Cost of Living


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Schenectady cost of living score
91.5
Less expensive
8.5% lower
than the US average
24.7% lower
than the New York average
Schenectady, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.5% lower than the U.S. average and 24.7% lower than the average for New York.

Schenectady, NY

Housing costs in Schenectady?
A typical home costs $245,400, which is 27.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.7% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Schenectady costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Schenectady?
To live comfortably in Schenectady, New York, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Schenectady?
The cost of living in Schenectady, NY is 93 compared to the US average of 100. This means that it is 7% less expensive to live in Schenectady than it is on average across the United States. The median value of a house in Schenectady is $245,400 which is significantly lower than the US median value of $338,100. This makes Schenectady an attractive and affordable place to live for those looking for a good quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSchenectadyNew YorkUnited States
  91.5121.5100.0
  99.4103.8100
  115.5120.7100.0
  78.0127.9100.0
  $245,400$413,600$338,100
  111.1%115.9%100.0%
  83.9140.7100.0
  132.0121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 15 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 16 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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