Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Ocean Shores, Washington


The cost of living in Ocean Shores, Washington is 21.9% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,059 in Ocean Shores, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Shores, Washington is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Ocean Shores
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Ocean Shores, WA
Compared to Forest Grove, Ocean Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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