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


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 5.1% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $28,464 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Modesto
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Forest Grove, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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