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Eugene vs Albany
Eugene and Albany
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Albany are under the US rate in this release, 2.9 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Eugene to Albany
In 2022-2023, 443 households filed a move from Eugene to Albany (about 747 people, average adjusted gross income $49,957). 378 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,403 in Eugene and $1,271 in Albany. Eugene has a state tax on wages. Albany has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Albany is 92% of the national level for the same work, against 84% in Eugene.
Albany averages 156 sunny days, with July highs around 82°F and January nights around 33°F. Eugene is 157 sunny days, 84°F in July, 34°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Albany and 20 in Eugene.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 443 households moved Eugene → Albany (about 747 people, average AGI $49,957). 378 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Eugene and Albany changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 51 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,950
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$1,950
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is Albany cheaper than Eugene after tax and rent?
Yes. Albany leaves about $37 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,403 in Eugene and $1,271 in Albany.
Does Albany have state income tax?
Albany is in Oregon, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Eugene to Albany?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.