Midland Albany

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 95.8 → 102.1
Rent Delta: -$272/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + $272/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
  • + Fewer environmental violations

Cons of Moving

  • - 6% higher cost of living
  • - $5K lower median salary
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
  • - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Midland
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 95.8
RPP 102.1
Midland
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,772/mo
$1,500/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$67,028
$62,273
Midland
🔒 Crime
395 per 100K
333 per 100K
Albany
🎓 Schools
14.6:1
18.2:1
Midland
👶 Childcare
$7,566/yr
$12,639/yr
Midland
🌿 Environment
33822 violations
2578 violations
Albany

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