Columbia, Maryland vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 18.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,258 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Albany
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Columbia, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
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  Personal
  6.5% lower
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