Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 5.1% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $78,840 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
124% more expensive in Albany
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Fayetteville, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher