Albany, New York vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 29.7% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,870 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Somerset
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Albany, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher