Boulder, Colorado vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 42.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,789 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Albany
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Boulder, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher