Plano, Texas vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 11.5% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,338 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Albany
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Plano, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher