Vancouver, Washington vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 18.2% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,712 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Albany
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Vancouver, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.7% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher