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Albany, GA vs Carson, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Carson or is it cheaper to live in Albany?
- Carson is 122.4% more expensive than Albany.

Which city has more affordable housing, Carson or Albany?
- Carson housing costs are 575.1% more expensive than Albany housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Albany or is Health Care more affordable in Carson.
- Health related expenses are 19.2% less in Carson.
 Albany, GACarson, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries92.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.7100
 Housing33.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$679,600$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock154.1100
 Miscellaneous83.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Albany    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most  More

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Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most  More

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Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most  More

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Reviews for Carson    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

The city is going through "Urban Renewal", which means the poor,elderly and homeless can't afford the "NEW" Townhomes so this is what goes on if you fall under either  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather is very nice throughout the year. We could use more  More

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I've lived in Carson all my life and the only thing special here is the weather. Summers are great, as it is in the 70s for most of the time. However, this is a  More

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