Houston, Texas vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 26.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,403 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Houston, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher