Cost of living
Sierra Madre compared to Schenectady County
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Overview comparison
Sierra MadreSchenectady County
Consumer prices in Sierra Madre are roughly 17% higher than in Schenectady County.
Cost of living
| Item | Sierra Madre | Schenectady County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,246 | 1,999 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,617 | 4,464 |
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| Without rent one person | 819 | 1,082 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,334 | 2,630 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,643.39 | 1,412.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,927.07 | 2,844.21 |
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| Food person | 725 | 615 |
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| Food family | 1,626 | 1,767 |
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| Transport person | 100.67 | 97.08 |
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| Transport family | 220.32 | 343.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.74 years | 82.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sierra Madre | Schenectady County |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.68 | 22.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.03 | 74.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.44 | 10.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.71 | 4.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.08 | 5.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.57 | 2.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sierra Madre | Schenectady County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,396.96 | 1,465.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,371.1 | 1,057.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,333.62 | 2,982.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,534.21 | 2,175.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 120.48 | 143.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 210.46 | 241.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.66 | 58.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sierra Madre | Schenectady County |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.31 | 7.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,368 | 3,284 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,970 | 3,171 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.21 | 2.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.5% | 69.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.54 | 13.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.81 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sierra Madre | Schenectady County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.94 | 2.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.83 | 3.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.94 | 16.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.19 | 18.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.3 | 16.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.44 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 1.6 |
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Other
| Item | Sierra Madre | Schenectady County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.52 | 39.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.49 | 11.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 113.68 | 122.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.34 | 16.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.6 | 67.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 104.56 | 93.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,713.12 | 1,305.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,920 | 12,681 |
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