Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 32.1% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,646 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Albany
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Scottsdale, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher