Summit, New Jersey vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 48.5% cheaper than Summit, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $25,775 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Summit, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Summit, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Albany
than in Summit, New Jersey
Summit, NJ vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Summit, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher