Merced, California vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 14.5% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $85,846 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Merced, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher