Ann Arbor → Albany
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 100.9 → 102.1
Rent Delta: -$156/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $156/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
- + Lower violent crime rate
Cons of Moving
- - $8K lower median salary
- - More expensive childcare
- - More environmental violations
Dimension
Ann Arbor
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 100.9
RPP 102.1
Ann Arbor
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,656/mo
$1,500/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$69,932
$62,273
Ann Arbor
🔒 Crime
431 per 100K
333 per 100K
Albany
🎓 Schools
18.2:1
18.2:1
Tie
👶 Childcare
$7,444/yr
$12,639/yr
Ann Arbor
🌿 Environment
1000 violations
2578 violations
Ann Arbor
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)