Long Beach, California vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 39.3% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $66,719 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Albany
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Long Beach, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher