Albany, OR vs Redmond, OR

Albany is moderately more affordable than Redmond, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 105 compared to 117 for Redmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redmond 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 $1,479/month in Redmond — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Albany is more affordable at $352,900 median vs $435,000.

Median household income in Albany is $73,809 compared to $79,789 in Redmond (-7.5%). The higher salaries in Redmond 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 22.2% in Redmond.

Climate-wise, Albany is notably warmer with an average of 52.2°F compared to 48.9°F in Redmond. Albany receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 8.5" in Redmond.