Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Albany is 16% more affordable than New Haven. A $75,000 salary in New Haven is equivalent to $62,924 in Albany.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: New York salaries · Connecticut salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Albany has a housing index of 93 while New Haven sits at 137 (national average = 100). The median home in Albany costs $220,000 compared to $250,000 in New Haven, a difference of $30,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Albany versus $1,400 in New Haven.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Albany scores 102 while New Haven scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Albany (100) are lower than New Haven (114).
Median household income in Albany is $43,098 compared to $42,158 in New Haven. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Albany.
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