| | Albany, OR | Ithaca, NY | United States |
| Overall | 98.2 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 104.6 | 100 |
| Health | 95.6 | 116.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 121.5 | 100.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $392,400 | $332,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,240.0% | 10,000.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.4 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.6 | 151.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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