Ankeny, Iowa vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 31.3% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,941 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Ankeny, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher