Albany, New York vs. Brockton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brockton, Massachusetts is 24.9% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,435 in Brockton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brockton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Brockton
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Brockton, MA
Compared to Albany, Brockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower