Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Bangor, Maine


The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 30.6% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,428 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bangor
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Bangor, ME
Compared to Forest Grove, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% lower
      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)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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