Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 12.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,567 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Chicago, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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