Lacey, Washington vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 12.4% cheaper than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,568 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Albany
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Lacey, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.7% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher