Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 7.0% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,505 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Lake Stevens, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% lower
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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