Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 22.0% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,999 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Albany
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Erie, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% higher
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher