Mesa, Arizona vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 11.0% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $32,048 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Albany
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Mesa, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher