Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 15.4% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $63,420 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Salem
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Salem, OR
Compared to Forest Grove, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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