Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 21.5% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $121,464 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Charlotte, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher