Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 49.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,850 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Charleston, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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