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DES_MOINES vs. ALBANY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Des Moines, Iowa vs. Albany, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Albany, New York is
22.6%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$61,309
in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Albany
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des_Moines, IA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Des_Moines, Albany is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.6% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
30.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
22.8% higher
Commute
17.3% higher
Health
14.1% higher
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Personal
23.2% higher
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