Brooklyn, New York vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 47.8% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,960 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Albany
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Brooklyn, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  54.5% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower