Boston, Massachusetts vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 37.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,035 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Albany
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Boston, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower