Washington Heights, New York vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 15.1% cheaper than Washington Heights, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,436 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington Heights, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Washington Heights, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Albany
than in Washington Heights, New York
Washington_Heights, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Washington_Heights, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher