Lubbock, Texas vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 19.6% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,663 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Albany
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Lubbock, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher