Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 38.4% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $137,014 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Boulder
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Forest Grove, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher