Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 1.7% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,127 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Forest Grove, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher