Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 33.2% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,414 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Albany
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Jersey City, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher