West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 8.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,274 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% more expensive in Albany
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to West Des Moines, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  22.1% higher
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