Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 38.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,157 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Iowa City, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  85.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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