Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Albany, Oregon


The cost of living in Albany, Oregon is 76.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $17,399 in Albany, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Oregon is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Albany
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Albany, OR
Compared to Palo Alto, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.8% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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