Yakima, Washington vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 3.9% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,403 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
76% more expensive in Albany
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Yakima, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  34.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher