Albany, New York vs. Sidney, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sidney, Maine is 2.6% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $98,383 in Sidney, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sidney, Maine is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% cheaper in Sidney
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Sidney, ME
Compared to Albany, Sidney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower