Charles City, Iowa vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 36.7% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,096 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Albany
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Charles City, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher