Anchorage, Alaska vs. Albany, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Oregon is 13.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,621 in Albany, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Oregon is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Albany
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Albany, OR
Compared to Anchorage, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower