St. Cloud, Minnesota vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 13.5% more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $170,294 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Albany
than in St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN vs. Albany, NY
Compared to St. Cloud, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  54.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher