Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area, NY Cost of Living


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Albany-Schenectady-Troy cost of living score
98.4
Less expensive
1.6% lower
than the US average
19.0% lower
than the New York average
Albany-Schenectady-Troy New Y Metro Area, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.6% lower than the U.S. average and 19.0% lower than the average for New York.

Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area, NY

Housing costs in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
A typical home costs $294,600, which is 12.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.8% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Albany-Schenectady-Troy costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 49.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
To live comfortably in Albany-Schenectady-Troy New Y Metro Area, New York, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
The cost of living in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area is slightly lower than the US average. According to data from the US Census Bureau, the median house value in this area is $294,600 which is significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in this area is 98.4 while the US average cost of living index stands at 100. This indicates that it's relatively cheaper to live in this region compared to many other areas across America.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlbany-Schenectady-TroyNew YorkUnited States
  98.4121.5100.0
  102103.8100
  116.4120.7100.0
  87.9127.9100.0
  $294,600$413,600$338,100
  109.3%115.9%100.0%
  94.0140.7100.0
  144.0121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here all my life, many people see the Albany metro area as a cold and boring place to be, but really it couldn't be anything farther from that. Each city and  More

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