Albany, OR vs Grants Pass, OR

Grants Pass is moderately more affordable than Albany, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 105 compared to 100 for Grants Pass, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Albany 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 $1,160/month in Grants Pass — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grants Pass has cheaper rent, Albany actually has lower median home values ($352,900 vs $364,200).

Median household income in Albany is $73,809 compared to $56,877 in Grants Pass (+29.8%). While Albany is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Albany spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Grants Pass.

Climate-wise, Albany is notably warmer with an average of 52.2°F compared to 48.9°F in Grants Pass. Albany receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 40.7" in Grants Pass.