Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 22.4% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,189 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Forest Grove, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.4% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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