Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 3.8% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,101 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Boise City
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Forest Grove, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower