Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 35.0% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $32,494 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Forest Grove, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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