Cost of Living Calculator - Fairmont, West Virginia vs Albany, New York


The cost of living in Albany, New York is 25.0% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,500 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Albany
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs Albany, NY
Compared to Fairmont, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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