01 · the verdict
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Providence
Poughkeepsie edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
$2,198/mo
3% more expensive than Providence(vs $2,127/mo)
5.85%
$12/mo less in state tax than Providence
vs 5.99% in Providence
$5,648/mo
$59 less than Providence
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$395k
25% cheaper than Providence
vs $528k in Providence
679k
vs 1.7M in Providence
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
153
pleasant days a year, in poughkeepsie.
Providence actually gets more: 159 pleasant days a year.
Providence hosts 2.1× more events.
67/100
6% higher than Providence
vs 63/100 in Providence
Closest outdoor draw: Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, 15 mi.
84/100
12% lower than Providence
vs 96/100 in Providence
5
71% fewer than Providence
vs 17 nonstops in Providence
04 · see also
if poughkeepsie appeals, also worth a look:
compare poughkeepsie with: