Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 3.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,753 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Albany
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Charlotte, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher