Troy, New York vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $104 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Troy, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Albany
than in Troy, New York
Troy, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Troy, 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher