Lake Carmel, New York vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 21.2% cheaper than Lake Carmel, New York.

You would need a salary of $126,144 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Carmel, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Lake Carmel, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Albany
than in Lake Carmel, New York
Lake Carmel, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Lake Carmel, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  47.7% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher