What is a pro or con of living in Forest Grove, Oregoncompared to Kalispell, Montana?

Transportation is 84% more expensive in Forest Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Forest Grove, Oregon copmared to Kalispell, Montana?

A salary of $50,000 in Kalispell, Montana should increase to $55,755 in Forest Grove, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KALISPELL vs. FOREST GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Kalispell, Montana vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 11.5% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,755 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
84% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Kalispell, Montana

Kalispell, MT vs. Forest Grove, OR

Compared to Kalispell, Forest Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

84.6% higher

Health

10.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% higher

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Kalispell, Montana vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kalispell, MT vs. Forest Grove, OR

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