What is a pro or con of living in Albany, New Yorkcompared to Beckley, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in Albany.

What salary do I need to live in Albany, New York copmared to Beckley, West Virginia?

A salary of $83,000 in Beckley, West Virginia should increase to $114,258 in Albany, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BECKLEY vs. ALBANY
Cost of Living Comparison

Beckley, West Virginia vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 37.7% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $114,258 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Albany
than in Beckley, West Virginia

Beckley, WV vs. Albany, NY

Compared to Beckley, Albany is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

162.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

37.0% higher

Commute

24.6% higher

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Beckley, West Virginia vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Beckley, WV vs. Albany, NY

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