McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Albany

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Favorable
Cost Index: 85.9 → 87.7
Rent Delta: +$69/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + $3K higher median salary
  • + Lower violent crime rate
  • + Fewer environmental violations

Cons of Moving

  • - $69/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
Dimension
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 85.9
RPP 87.7
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,060/mo
$1,129/mo
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
💼 Wages
$52,457
$55,591
Albany
🔒 Crime
395 per 100K
300 per 100K
Albany
🎓 Schools
14.6:1
14.5:1
Albany
👶 Childcare
$7,566/yr
$6,591/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
33822 violations
2663 violations
Albany

Salary Adjustment Calculator

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Equivalent salary in Albany

Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)