Albany, New York vs. Linden, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Linden, New Jersey is 25.9% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,953 in Linden, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Linden, New Jersey is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Linden
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Linden, NJ
Compared to Albany, Linden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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