Arcata, California vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 11.9% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $55,961 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Arcata, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  56.7% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher