Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 6.1% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,936 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Albany
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Hershey, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher