Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 40.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $29,754 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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