Urbandale, Iowa vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 5.8% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,906 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% more expensive in Albany
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Urbandale, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  22.5% higher
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