Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Mount Vernon, Washington


The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 3.4% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,307 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Forest Grove, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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