| | Albany, OR | Tulare, CA | United States |
| Overall | 98.2 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 98.5 | 100 |
| Health | 95.6 | 115.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 121.5 | 90.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $392,400 | $299,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,240.0% | 10,890.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.4 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.6 | 109.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I only lived in Albany 1 year. But I found the weather to be quite Mild. The Housing more affordable than Corvallis. I was shocked to find that nearby Corvallis gets More
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3 Reviews
Tulare is a terrible place to raise a family, that is why i did everything i could to get my newborn out of there!!!!! There is not only ZERO culture but there is an More
Great school! Caring involved teachers and principle. Our granddaughter was new there this year and the staff and some of the other students helped to make her feel More
Tulare, California is a very stable place to live. It is a perfect place to raise a family. It is a very small and friendly town. Cows and agriculture is our specialty. More
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