Cost of Living in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood, Albany, NY

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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
21%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Buckingham Lake-Crestwood Albany New York
Cost of living114109121
Groceries106106106
Health care111111110
Housing121103144
Transportation111111113
Utilities118118112
Lifestyle & Entertainment112112111
Household Items106106106
Education & Childcare123123118
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood is 5% lower than the Albany average
  • The cost of living in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood is 14% higher than the national average
  • Buckingham Lake-Crestwood housing is 21% higher than the national average
  • New York general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • New York state income tax is 54% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Household$107,927$8,994$2,518$3,238

      New York Sales Tax

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      New York 4% 8.875%

      New York Income Tax

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      New York 4% 10.9%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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