Albany, OR vs Forest Grove, OR

Albany is moderately more affordable than Forest Grove, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 105 compared to 118 for Forest Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forest Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albany is $1,311/month compared to $1,393/month in Forest Grove — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Albany is more affordable at $352,900 median vs $464,300.

Median household income in Albany is $73,809 compared to $81,998 in Forest Grove (-10%). The higher salaries in Forest Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Albany spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Forest Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 52.5°F). Albany receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 35.9" in Forest Grove.