Mountain Home, Idaho vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 13.8% more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $56,899 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
203% more expensive in Albany
than in Mountain Home, Idaho
Mountain Home, ID vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Mountain Home, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher