Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 22.2% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,076 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Albany
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Scranton, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% higher
      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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher