Lynnwood, Washington vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 12.0% cheaper than Lynnwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,004 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynnwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Lynnwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood, WA vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Lynnwood, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher