Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 6.9% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $53,427 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Austin
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Forest Grove, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower