Amherst Town-Northampton Albany-Schenectady-Troy

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 100.2 → 99.6
Rent Delta: -$302/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + $302/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
  • + More affordable childcare

Cons of Moving

  • - $4K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Amherst Town-Northampton
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 100.2
RPP 99.6
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,004/mo
$1,702/mo
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
💼 Wages
$73,687
$70,186
Amherst Town-Northampton
🔒 Crime
309 per 100K
380 per 100K
Amherst Town-Northampton
🎓 Schools
12.1:1
11.7:1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
👶 Childcare
$20,571/yr
$13,869/yr
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🌿 Environment
1106 violations
5270 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)