Albany-Schenectady-Troy Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 99.6 → 105.4
Rent Delta: +$220/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + $3K higher median salary
  • + Fewer environmental violations

Cons of Moving

  • - 6% higher cost of living
  • - $220/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
Dimension
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 99.6
RPP 105.4
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,702/mo
$1,922/mo
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
💼 Wages
$70,186
$73,358
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
🔒 Crime
380 per 100K
333 per 100K
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
🎓 Schools
11.7:1
18.2:1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
👶 Childcare
$13,869/yr
$12,639/yr
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
🌿 Environment
5270 violations
2578 violations
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

Salary Adjustment Calculator

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Equivalent salary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)