Pomona, California vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 12.4% cheaper than Pomona, California.

You would need a salary of $43,782 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pomona, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Pomona, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in Pomona, California
Pomona, CA vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Pomona, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher