Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 46.8% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $73,410 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Forest Grove, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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