Greenville, South Carolina vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 8.8% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $142,520 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
113% more expensive in Albany
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Greenville, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher