Cost of Living in Albany County, NY

Modeled annual cost: $52,776.

Median family income: $115,490.

Affordability Snapshot

NY County Median

$50,878

State Rank

23thMost expensive counties in NY out of 62See New York county rankings

Median Income

$115,490

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Albany County, NY.

$13,084 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,776

Per year

  • Housing:$13,084
  • Transport:$11,841
  • Taxes:$10,846
  • Healthcare:$6,970
  • Other Costs:$5,477
  • Food:$4,558
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in New York

1Chautauqua County, NY
$43,876
2Cattaraugus County, NY
$45,441
3Franklin County, NY
$45,987
4Allegany County, NY
$46,204
5Genesee County, NY
$46,380

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