Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 13.2% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $173,576 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Worcester
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Forest Grove, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher