Austin, Texas vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 25.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $23,864 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Albany
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Austin, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher