Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.3% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,344 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Chicago
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Forest Grove, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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