Albany, New York vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 24.5% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,772 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Gary
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Albany, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower