Cost of Living Calculator - Brookline, Massachusetts vs Albany, New York


The cost of living in Albany, New York is 52.5% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $104,479 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Albany
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs Albany, NY
Compared to Brookline, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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