Lake Wales, Florida vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 12.6% more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,301 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Albany
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Lake Wales, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher