San Mateo, California vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 51.7% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $24,162 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Forest Grove, OR
Compared to San Mateo, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower