Dallas, Texas vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 4.5% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $105,099 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Albany
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Dallas, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher