Albany, OR Cost of Living


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Albany cost of living score
98.2
Less expensive
1.8% lower
than the US average
14.1% lower
than the Oregon average
Albany, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.8% lower than the U.S. average and 14.1% lower than the average for Oregon.

Albany, OR

Housing costs in Albany?
A typical home costs $392,400, which is 16.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.2% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Albany costs $1,230 per month, which is 14.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Albany?
To live comfortably in Albany, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $75,240 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Albany?
Albany, OR has an overall average cost of living that tends to be just below the U.S national level due largely in part to its comparatively low housing prices and taxes making it a great option for those looking for affordability without sacrificing quality of life features like access parks, shopping malls or amenities like retail establishments nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlbanyOregonUnited States
  98.2114.3100.0
  100.1100.4100
  95.694.6100.0
  121.5150.2100.0
  $392,400$468,400$338,100
  82.4%81.0%100.0%
  84.4107.1100.0
  96.6108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

I only lived in Albany 1 year. But I found the weather to be quite Mild. The Housing more affordable than Corvallis. I was shocked to find that nearby Corvallis gets  More

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I've been living in Albany about 4.5 years. Moved up from Southern California to escape high home prices and the cost of living and clogged freeways. Now it's not sunny  More

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Over 3 years ago

Ten months and ongoing in Albany, from the SF Bay Area. Much less crime here, much quieter here, more courteous and sane drivers here by far. We have been able to  More

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