Albany, New York vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 19.5% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,259 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Urbana
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Albany, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower