Albany, OR vs Newberg, OR

Albany is moderately more affordable than Newberg, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 105 compared to 122 for Newberg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newberg 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 $1,562/month in Newberg — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Albany is more affordable at $352,900 median vs $453,700.

Median household income in Albany is $73,809 compared to $91,389 in Newberg (-19.2%). While Newberg 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, more than the 20.5% in Newberg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 54.8°F). Albany receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 39.6" in Newberg.