Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 17.4% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,015 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Forest Grove, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower