Lawrence, Kansas vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 29.9% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $64,968 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Lawrence, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher