Hoboken, New Jersey vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 40.0% cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $66,014 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Albany
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Hoboken, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher