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


The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 26.1% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,429 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Belfast
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Belfast, ME
Compared to Forest Grove, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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