Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 0.7% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $49,631 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
11% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Salt Lake City, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher