Albany, New York vs. Albany, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, California is 121.5% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $110,725 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in Albany, CA
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Albany, CA
Compared to Albany, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.5% higher
      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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher