St. Helens, Oregon vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 7.5% more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $129,059 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to St. Helens, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher