Sacramento, California vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 20.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $63,487 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Albany
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Sacramento, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher