San Jose, California vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 55.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $40,395 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Albany
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to San Jose, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher