Astoria, OR vs Forest Grove, OR

Astoria is moderately more affordable than Forest Grove, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 106 compared to 118 for Forest Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forest Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Astoria is $1,135/month compared to $1,393/month in Forest Grove — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Astoria is more affordable at $422,400 median vs $464,300.

Median household income in Astoria is $70,043 compared to $81,998 in Forest Grove (-14.6%). While Forest Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Astoria spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Forest Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 52.5°F). Astoria receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 35.9" in Forest Grove.