Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 9.5% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $10,953 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Albany
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Harrisburg, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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