Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 5.5% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,640 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lowell
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Forest Grove, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.3% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher

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