Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 12.6% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,713 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Merced
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Merced, CA
Compared to Forest Grove, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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