Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 4.2% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $47,894 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Forest Grove, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% lower
      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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.1% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher