Kearny, New Jersey vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 23.3% cheaper than Kearny, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,355 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearny, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Kearny, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Albany
than in Kearny, New Jersey
Kearny, NJ vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Kearny, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher