Alameda, California vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 54.0% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $43,655 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Albany
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Alameda, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower