Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Forest Grove, Oregon


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

You would need a salary of $59,131 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Forest_Grove, OR
Compared to Salem, 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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