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PALO ALTO vs. ALBANY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Albany, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Albany, New York is
77.7%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$16,723
in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Albany
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Palo Alto, Albany is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
77.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
18.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
93.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
22.4% higher
Commute
37.7% lower
Health
8.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.9% higher
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