Baltimore-Columbia-Towson → Albany
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 104.5 → 102.1
Rent Delta: -$357/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $357/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
- + Lower violent crime rate
Cons of Moving
- - $8K lower median salary
- - Higher student-teacher ratios
- - More environmental violations
Dimension
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 104.5
RPP 102.1
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,857/mo
$1,500/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$70,411
$62,273
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
🔒 Crime
425 per 100K
333 per 100K
Albany
🎓 Schools
14.4:1
18.2:1
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
👶 Childcare
$14,631/yr
$12,639/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
506 violations
2578 violations
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)