Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 20.9% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $237,290 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Albany
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Salt Lake City, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher