Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 24.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $49,831 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to San Diego, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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