Albany-Schenectady-Troy → Salem
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 99.6 → 103.6
Rent Delta: -$142/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $142/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
- + Fewer environmental violations
Cons of Moving
- - 4% higher cost of living
- - Higher student-teacher ratios
Dimension
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Salem
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 99.6
RPP 103.6
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,702/mo
$1,560/mo
Salem
💼 Wages
$70,186
$68,318
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🔒 Crime
380 per 100K
333 per 100K
Salem
🎓 Schools
11.7:1
18.2:1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
👶 Childcare
$13,869/yr
$12,639/yr
Salem
🌿 Environment
5270 violations
2578 violations
Salem
Salary Adjustment Calculator
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)