Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 6.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,196 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Austin, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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