Albany → Ithaca
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 102.1 → 103.3
Rent Delta: +$253/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $6K higher median salary
- + Better student-teacher ratios
Cons of Moving
- - $253/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
- - More environmental violations
Dimension
Albany
Ithaca
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 102.1
RPP 103.3
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,500/mo
$1,753/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$62,273
$68,128
Ithaca
🔒 Crime
333 per 100K
380 per 100K
Albany
🎓 Schools
18.2:1
11.7:1
Ithaca
👶 Childcare
$12,639/yr
$13,869/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
2578 violations
5270 violations
Albany
Salary Adjustment Calculator
Enter your current salary in Albany to see what you'd need to earn in Ithaca to maintain the same purchasing power.
Equivalent salary in Ithaca
—
Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)