Portland, Oregon vs. Albany, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Oregon is 24.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,831 in Albany, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Oregon is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Albany
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Albany, OR
Compared to Portland, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower