Albany → Salem
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 102.1 → 103.6
Rent Delta: +$60/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $6K higher median salary
Cons of Moving
- - $60/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
Dimension
Albany
Salem
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 102.1
RPP 103.6
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,500/mo
$1,560/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$62,273
$68,318
Salem
🔒 Crime
333 per 100K
333 per 100K
Tie
🎓 Schools
18.2:1
18.2:1
Tie
👶 Childcare
$12,639/yr
$12,639/yr
Tie
🌿 Environment
2578 violations
2578 violations
Tie
Salary Adjustment Calculator
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)