Albany-Schenectady-Troy → Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 99.6 → 108.9
Rent Delta: +$544/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $8K higher median salary
- + Lower violent crime rate
- + Fewer environmental violations
Cons of Moving
- - 9% higher cost of living
- - $544/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
- - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 99.6
RPP 108.9
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,702/mo
$2,246/mo
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
💼 Wages
$70,186
$78,445
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🔒 Crime
380 per 100K
2 per 100K
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🎓 Schools
11.7:1
11.8:1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
👶 Childcare
$13,869/yr
$25,480/yr
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🌿 Environment
5270 violations
51 violations
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)