Albany → Grand Island
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 87.7 → 86.7
Rent Delta: +$86/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $2K higher median salary
- + Lower violent crime rate
Cons of Moving
- - $86/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
- - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Albany
Grand Island
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 87.7
RPP 86.7
Grand Island
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,129/mo
$1,215/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$55,591
$58,085
Grand Island
🔒 Crime
300 per 100K
217 per 100K
Grand Island
🎓 Schools
14.5:1
13.6:1
Grand Island
👶 Childcare
$6,591/yr
$9,863/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
2663 violations
2160 violations
Grand Island
Salary Adjustment Calculator
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)