Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 44.3% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,169 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Kalamazoo, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher