Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Minot, North Dakota


The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 29.9% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,588 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Minot
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Minot, ND
Compared to Forest Grove, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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