Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Gresham, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gresham, Oregon is 5.7% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,581 in Gresham, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gresham, Oregon is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Gresham
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Gresham, OR
Compared to Forest Grove, Gresham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher