Vale, Oregon vs. Albany, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Oregon is 22.4% more expensive than Vale, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,220 in Albany, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Vale, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Oregon is more expensive than Vale, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Albany
than in Vale, Oregon
Vale, OR vs. Albany, OR
Compared to Vale, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher