Cost of Living Calculator - Kalama, Washington vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 8.1% more expensive than Kalama, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,062 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalama, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Kalama, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Kalama, Washington
Kalama, WA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Kalama, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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