Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 19.5% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,256 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Durham
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Forest Grove, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower