Lexington, North Carolina vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 16.8% more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,414 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Albany
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Lexington, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher