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Cost of Living in Albany, NY

90.5
Affordable · National average is 100

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$54,736
Median Income
$1,130/mo
Median Rent
$213,400
Median Home
99,692
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
87.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
93.8
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
82.5
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
80.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
90.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$881
est.
$994
est.
$1,130$1,446
est.
$1,650
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Albany with cities in the area

Colonie, NY
Above Average
109.4
Rensselaer, NY
Affordable
90.3
Menands, NY
Average
102.3
Watervliet, NY
Very Affordable
81.6
Green Island, NY
Very Affordable
78.6
Voorheesville, NY
Average
98.8
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