What is a pro or con of living in Albany, New Yorkcompared to Smoaks, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 115% more expensive in Albany.

What salary do I need to live in Albany, New York copmared to Smoaks, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Smoaks, South Carolina should increase to $60,540 in Albany, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SMOAKS vs. ALBANY
Cost of Living Comparison

Smoaks, South Carolina vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 21.1% more expensive than Smoaks, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,540 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Smoaks, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Smoaks, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Albany
than in Smoaks, South Carolina

Smoaks, SC vs. Albany, NY

Compared to Smoaks, Albany is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

5.1% lower

Health

21.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.3% higher

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Smoaks, South Carolina vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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