Albany, New York vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 25.5% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,746 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Albany, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower