Queens, New York vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 42.7% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $22,935 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Albany
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Queens, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  53.5% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower