Herndon, Virginia vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 33.5% cheaper than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $166,265 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Albany
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Herndon, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower