Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Kelso, Washington


The cost of living in Kelso, Washington is 18.6% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,710 in Kelso, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kelso, Washington is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Kelso
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Kelso, WA
Compared to Forest Grove, Kelso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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