Aloha, OR vs Forest Grove, OR

Forest Grove is moderately more affordable than Aloha, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Aloha scores 131 compared to 118 for Forest Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aloha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aloha is $1,839/month compared to $1,393/month in Forest Grove — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Forest Grove is more affordable at $464,300 median vs $465,500.

Median household income in Aloha is $96,754 compared to $81,998 in Forest Grove (+18%). While Aloha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aloha spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Forest Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 52.5°F). Forest Grove receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Aloha.