Lakewood, Washington vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 1.5% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $101,509 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Lakewood, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower