Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 38.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $30,814 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Carlsbad, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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