Eagle Point, OR vs Forest Grove, OR

Eagle Point is moderately more affordable than Forest Grove, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Eagle Point scores 110 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 Eagle Point is $1,371/month compared to $1,393/month in Forest Grove — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Point is more affordable at $393,400 median vs $464,300.

Median household income in Eagle Point is $89,187 compared to $81,998 in Forest Grove (+8.8%). Eagle Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Point spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Forest Grove.

Climate-wise, Eagle Point is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 52.5°F in Forest Grove. Forest Grove receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 18.4" in Eagle Point.