New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 5.0% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,011 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Albany
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to New Orleans, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher