Ithaca, New York vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 1.9% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $39,228 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Albany
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Ithaca, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher