Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 18.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,696 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Raleigh, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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