Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 4.4% more expensive than Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $104,437 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Ponchatoula, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Albany
than in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Ponchatoula, LA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Ponchatoula, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher