Brighton, Michigan vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 13.0% cheaper than Brighton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,508 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Brighton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Albany
than in Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, MI vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Brighton, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher