Albany, New York vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 37.2% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $96,041 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Portland
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Albany, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher