Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 96.8% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $98,390 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Forest Grove, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.8% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher