Albany, New York vs. Austin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 24.5% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,772 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Austin
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Austin, MN
Compared to Albany, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower