Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 4.4% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,198 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Chapel Hill, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower