What is a pro or con of living in Mount Shasta, Californiacompared to Albany, New York?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Mount Shasta.

What salary do I need to live in Mount Shasta, California copmared to Albany, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Albany, New York should increase to $54,249 in Mount Shasta, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBANY vs. MOUNT SHASTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Albany, New York vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Shasta, California is 8.5% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $54,249 in Mount Shasta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mount Shasta, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Mount Shasta
than in Albany, New York

Albany, NY vs. Mount Shasta, CA

Compared to Albany, Mount Shasta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

68.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.4% lower

Commute

8.2% lower

Health

2.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Albany, New York vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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