Seattle, Washington vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 27.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,127 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Seattle, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower