Independence, Oregon vs. Albany, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Oregon is 2.5% cheaper than Independence, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $73,107 in Albany, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Oregon is cheaper than Independence, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Albany
than in Independence, Oregon
Independence, OR vs. Albany, OR
Compared to Independence, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower