Cost of Living Calculator - South El Monte, California vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 15.3% cheaper than South El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $42,343 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in South El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is cheaper than South El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Forest Grove
than in South El Monte, California
South El Monte, CA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to South El Monte, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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