Phoenix, Arizona vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 11.2% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,388 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Albany
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Phoenix, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher