Albany, New York vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 19.9% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,052 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama 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 Montgomery
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Albany, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower