Farmingdale, New York vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 35.3% cheaper than Farmingdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $50,449 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmingdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Farmingdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Albany
than in Farmingdale, New York
Farmingdale, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Farmingdale, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower