Albany, New York vs. Kinston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kinston, North Carolina is 22.9% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $57,824 in Kinston, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kinston, North Carolina is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Kinston
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Kinston, NC
Compared to Albany, Kinston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower