Moving from New York, NY to Albany, NY

Straight-line distance: 139 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$576 – $880
2-3 bedroom$1,741 – $2,643
4+ bedroom house$3,213 – $4,868

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Albany compares to New York

New York's median home value is $732,100 — 224% higher than Albany's $225,800.

Median household income is $76,607 in New York versus $53,284 in Albany.

Typical rent runs $1,714 in New York and $1,098 in Albany.

On housing costs, Albany, NY looks more affordable than New York, NY — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricNew York, NYAlbany, NY
Population8,622,46799,224
Median home value$732,100$225,800
Median household income$76,607$53,284
Median gross rent$1,714$1,098
Climate risk (FEMA)Relatively High—

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.