Cost of Living Calculator - Centralia, Washington vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 29.1% more expensive than Centralia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,828 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Centralia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Centralia, Washington
Centralia, WA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Centralia, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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