Washington, District of Columbia vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 35.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $43,572 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Albany
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Washington, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher