Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 6.6% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,721 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Albany
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Virginia Beach, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher