2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
West Linn, OR vs Alpine, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Alpine or is it cheaper to live in West Linn?
- Alpine is 15.9% more expensive than West Linn.

Which city has more affordable housing, Alpine or West Linn?
- Alpine housing costs are 21.5% more expensive than West Linn housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in West Linn or is Health Care more affordable in Alpine.
- Health related expenses are 2.4% less in Alpine.
 West Linn, ORAlpine, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.9100
 Food & Groceries105.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.0100
 Housing229.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$876,000$338,100
 Utilities83  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock130.6100
 Miscellaneous137.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for West Linn    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Your statistics state that there are no Muslims in West Linn. We live in a Tualatin Address but our kids go to West Linn Schools and we know more than half a dozen  More

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Over 16 years ago

cost of housing high, great schools, great  More

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Reviews for Alpine    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

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Alpine is a great place to live if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's rural yet close to needed things. The schools are great with  More

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