Albany, OR vs Milwaukie, OR

Albany is moderately more affordable than Milwaukie, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 105 compared to 122 for Milwaukie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milwaukie 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 $1,499/month in Milwaukie — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Albany is more affordable at $352,900 median vs $477,200.

Median household income in Albany is $73,809 compared to $82,422 in Milwaukie (-10.4%). The higher salaries in Milwaukie 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, less than the 21.8% in Milwaukie.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 55.1°F). Albany receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 36.9" in Milwaukie.