Albany, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 38.0% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $309,780 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portland
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Albany, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher