Cost of Living Calculator - Elizabeth, New Jersey vs Albany, New York


The cost of living in Albany, New York is 19.5% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $60,385 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Albany
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs Albany, NY
Compared to Elizabeth, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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