St. Louis, Missouri vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 16.7% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,675 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Albany
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Albany, NY
Compared to St. Louis, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher