Lima → Albany
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 89.7 → 87.7
Rent Delta: +$21/mo
Pros of Moving
- + Better student-teacher ratios
- + More affordable childcare
Cons of Moving
- - $2K lower median salary
- - More environmental violations
Dimension
Lima
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 89.7
RPP 87.7
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,108/mo
$1,129/mo
Lima
💼 Wages
$57,996
$55,591
Lima
🔒 Crime
292 per 100K
300 per 100K
Lima
🎓 Schools
18.3:1
14.5:1
Albany
👶 Childcare
$11,791/yr
$6,591/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
1386 violations
2663 violations
Lima
Salary Adjustment Calculator
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)