Portland, Oregon vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 27.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $116,616 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Albany
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Portland, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower