Madison, New Jersey vs. Albany, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, California is 32.5% more expensive than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $331,215 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Albany
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs. Albany, CA
Compared to Madison, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower