Passaic, New Jersey vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 21.8% cheaper than Passaic, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,100 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Passaic, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Passaic, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Albany
than in Passaic, New Jersey
Passaic, NJ vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Passaic, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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