Albany, New York vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Ramon, California is 160.0% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $130,000 in San Ramon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Ramon, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
487% more expensive in San Ramon
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. San Ramon, CA
Compared to Albany, San Ramon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.0% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  467.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower