Cost of Living in Albany, New York

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Cost of Living	Albany, NY	United States
Overall	106	100
Food	108	100
Utilities	102	100
Miscellaneous	114	100

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Albany, NY is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Albany, NY is more expensive.

Overall, Albany, NY cost of living is 106.00.

Albany Cost of Living SperlingViews

re: Cheap - 3/6/2011: Yeah, it's cheap because it has to be. No one can get jobs, so they have to keep prices competitive. There are plenty of stores but you need money to buy these things.... (read more)Employment: Even though a local paper states that the area "held its own," during the recession, employment opportunities are somewhat... (read more)Cheap: It's... (read more)Have an opinion about Albany? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albany Click Here

Albany General SperlingViews

Not what it used to be: As with most cities, living in Albany isn't what it used to be. I was born and grew up here and unfortunately never escaped. I agree with most of the negative comments... (read more)Albany SUCKS: I agree with all of the negative comments. I moved here for college and law school. I don't feel safe walking here at night and there is no culture aside from... (read more)Do the Albany timewarp: The welcoming signs on your way into Albany NY should read "ALBANY THE TOILET BOWL OF NEW YORK". People here think they are so sophisticated and with it when actually... (read more)Have an opinion about Albany? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albany Click Here