Albany-Schenectady-Troy → Amherst Town-Northampton
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 99.6 → 100.2
Rent Delta: +$302/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $4K higher median salary
- + Fewer environmental violations
Cons of Moving
- - $302/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
- - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Amherst Town-Northampton
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 99.6
RPP 100.2
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,702/mo
$2,004/mo
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
💼 Wages
$70,186
$73,687
Amherst Town-Northampton
🔒 Crime
380 per 100K
309 per 100K
Amherst Town-Northampton
🎓 Schools
11.7:1
12.1:1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
👶 Childcare
$13,869/yr
$20,571/yr
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🌿 Environment
5270 violations
1106 violations
Amherst Town-Northampton
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)