Huntsville, Alabama vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 6.4% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $53,197 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
148% more expensive in Albany
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Huntsville, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher