Cost of Living Calculator - Northampton, Massachusetts vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 14.8% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,090 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Northampton, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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