Albany, New York vs. Merrifield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrifield, Virginia is 51.3% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $75,648 in Merrifield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrifield, Virginia is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Merrifield
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Merrifield, VA
Compared to Albany, Merrifield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher