Cost of Living Calculator - Spencer, Iowa vs Forest Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 58.5% more expensive than Spencer, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $206,060 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Spencer, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Spencer, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Spencer, Iowa
Spencer, IA vs Forest Grove, OR
Compared to Spencer, Forest Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% higher
      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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  103.8% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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