Durham, North Carolina vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 1.0% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,149 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Albany
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Durham, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher