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


The cost of living in Albany, New York is 44.4% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $138,889 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Albany
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Albany, NY
Compared to Cambridge, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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