Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, New York vs Kensington, Maryland


The cost of living in Kensington, Maryland is 57.0% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,497 in Kensington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, Maryland is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Kensington
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs Kensington, MD
Compared to Albany, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% higher
      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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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