Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 24.2% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,154 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Durham, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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)
  50.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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