Forest Grove, OR Cost of Living


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Forest Grove cost of living score
128.1
More expensive
28.1% higher
than the US average
12.1% higher
than the Oregon average
Forest Grove, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 128.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.1% higher than the U.S. average and 12.1% lower than the average for Oregon.

Forest Grove, OR

Housing costs in Forest Grove?
A typical home costs $516,000, which is 52.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.2% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Forest Grove costs $1,540 per month, which is 7.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Forest Grove?
To live comfortably in Forest Grove, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $99,000 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Forest Grove?
The cost of living in Forest Grove, OR is quite reasonable when compared to other cities in Oregon. The overall cost of living index for the city is 96.2, which is slightly below the national average. Housing costs are particularly affordable in Forest Grove, with median home prices below $300,000 and rent around $1,200 a month. Groceries and utilities are also relatively inexpensive in Forest Grove. Additionally, taxes are low here when compared to other areas of the state and there are no sales tax on most purchases. All of this makes Forest Grove an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live in Oregon.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesForest GroveOregonUnited States
  128.1114.3100.0
  101.2100.4100
  90.294.6100.0
  156.4150.2100.0
  $516,000$468,400$338,100
  76.6%81.0%100.0%
  127.2107.1100.0
  136.7108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

I have had the ability to live and visit other places in the country. Texas, florida, arizona, california, ohio, new mexico. Out of a life of traveling my paternal  More

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Over 13 years ago

Forest Grove is mostly white supremist meth trash. There are proffesional people mixed in, but they seem like guests. The true nature of this small town is brooding  More

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Over 17 years ago

Forest Grove is a nice little town. It offers a local farmers market, quaint downtown area, and several community events thru out the year. The elementary and High  More

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