Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Battle Ground, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Ground, Washington is 5.5% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $148,052 in Battle Ground, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Ground, Washington is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Battle Ground
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Battle Ground, WA
Compared to Forest Grove, Battle Ground is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher