Cost of living
Center (United States) compared to Schenectady County
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Overview comparison
Center (United States)Schenectady County
Consumer prices in Center (United States) are roughly 19% higher than in Schenectady County.
Cost of living
| Item | Center (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,873 | 1,999 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,418 | 4,464 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,040 | 1,082 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,400 | 2,630 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,409.63 | 1,412.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,398.37 | 2,844.21 |
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| Food person | 545 | 615 |
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| Food family | 1,793 | 1,767 |
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| Transport person | 85.36 | 97.08 |
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| Transport family | 315.13 | 343.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.77 years | 82.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Center (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.75 | 22.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 90.92 | 74.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.97 | 10.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.79 | 4.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.71 | 5.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.77 | 2.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Center (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,785.76 | 1,465.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,433.08 | 1,057.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,516.66 | 2,982.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,030.08 | 2,175.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.78 | 143.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 219.81 | 241.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.57 | 58.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Center (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.51 | 7.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,943 | 3,284 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,919 | 3,171 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.3 | 2.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.2% | 69.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.96 | 13.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Center (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.94 | 2.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.84 | 3.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.28 | 16.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.31 | 18.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.35 | 16.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.6 |
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Other
| Item | Center (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.24 | 39.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.82 | 11.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.39 | 122.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.23 | 16.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.71 | 67.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.85 | 93.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,634.14 | 1,305.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,033 | 12,681 |
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