Cost of Living Calculator - Birch Bay, Washington vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 9.2% more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,904 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Birch Bay, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Birch Bay, Washington
Birch Bay, WA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Birch Bay, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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