Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 68.0% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $126,032 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Forest Grove, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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