

Moving from Albany to Miami
Moving from Albany to Miami: −$657/mo after tax & rent
AlbanyMiamiAbout 442 miles apart, close enough to drive.
- Miami costs you more
- No state income tax
- Rent under 30% of pay
$1,687/mo in Miami. $2,344/mo in Albany. −$7,884 a year.
Albany
$2,344
left each month
Miami
$1,687
−$657 vs Albany
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Who already made this move
The IRS did not publish a large enough Albany → Miami pair for 2022-2023. That usually means fewer than a few dozen tax returns, not that nobody moved.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
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| Per month | Albany | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home | $5,068 | $5,969 |
| Rent | $730 | $2,073 |
| All other costs | $1,994 | $2,209 |
| Left over | $2,344 | $1,687 |
Left over each month is take-home pay minus rent and the rest of the bills. The gap between Albany and Miami changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this · Leftover vs a COL index · Why a cheaper COL% can still lose leftover.
What the move itself costs
About 530 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,100–$4,000
- Container or pod
- $1,450–$2,750
- Rent a truck
- $700–$1,300
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Questions
Is Miami cheaper than Albany after tax and rent?
For one adult in a one-bedroom, Miami leaves about $657 less a month. A one-bedroom is about $730 in Albany and $2,073 in Miami.
Does Miami have state income tax?
Miami is in Florida, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Albany to Miami?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.