What is a pro or con of living in Forest Grove, Oregoncompared to Spokane, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Forest Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Forest Grove, Oregon copmared to Spokane, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Spokane, Washington should increase to $61,410 in Forest Grove, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPOKANE vs. FOREST_GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Spokane, Washington vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Grove, Oregon is 22.8% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,410 in Forest Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Forest Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Forest Grove
than in Spokane, Washington

Spokane, WA vs. Forest_Grove, OR

Compared to Spokane, Forest_Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

39.6% higher

Health

6.7% higher

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Spokane, Washington vs. Forest Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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