Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 9.3% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $98,398 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Portland
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Forest Grove, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher