Santa Barbara, California vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 44.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,788 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Santa Barbara, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher