Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 14.7% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,651 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fresno
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Forest Grove, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower