Boston-Cambridge-Newton → Albany
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 108.3 → 87.7
Rent Delta: -$1,812/mo
Pros of Moving
- + 21% lower cost of living
- + $1812/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
- + More affordable childcare
Cons of Moving
- - $21K lower median salary
- - Higher student-teacher ratios
- - More environmental violations
Dimension
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 108.3
RPP 87.7
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,941/mo
$1,129/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$77,071
$55,591
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
🔒 Crime
309 per 100K
300 per 100K
Albany
🎓 Schools
12.1:1
14.5:1
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
👶 Childcare
$20,571/yr
$6,591/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
1106 violations
2663 violations
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)