Bloomington, Indiana vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 9.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $21,833 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
64% more expensive in Albany
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Bloomington, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher