Albany, New York vs. New Paltz, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Paltz, New York is 0.5% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,741 in New Paltz, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Paltz, New York is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in New Paltz
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. New Paltz, NY
Compared to Albany, New Paltz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower