What is a pro or con of living in Forest Grove, Oregoncompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Forest Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Forest Grove, Oregon copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $70,000 in Phoenix, Arizona should increase to $77,985 in Forest Grove, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHOENIX vs. FOREST GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 11.4% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $77,985 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Forest Grove, OR

Compared to Phoenix, Forest Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.4% higher

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.8% lower

Commute

7.9% higher

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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