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Gladstone, OR vs Forest Grove, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Forest Grove or is it cheaper to live in Gladstone?
- Forest Grove is 4.2% less expensive than Gladstone.

Which city has more affordable housing, Forest Grove or Gladstone?
- Forest Grove housing costs are 1.4% less expensive than Gladstone housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gladstone or is Health Care more affordable in Forest Grove.
- Health related expenses are 1.1% less in Forest Grove.
 Gladstone, ORForest Grove, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock128.1100
 Food & Groceries101.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.2100
 Housing158.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$516,000$338,100
 Utilities83  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock127.2100
 Miscellaneous137.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Forest Grove    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I have had the ability to live and visit other places in the country. Texas, florida, arizona, california, ohio, new mexico. Out of a life of traveling my paternal  More

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Over 14 years ago

Forest Grove is mostly white supremist meth trash. There are proffesional people mixed in, but they seem like guests. The true nature of this small town is brooding  More

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Over 18 years ago

Forest Grove is a nice little town. It offers a local farmers market, quaint downtown area, and several community events thru out the year. The elementary and High  More

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