Forest Grove, OR vs Gladstone, OR

Forest Grove is moderately more affordable than Gladstone, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Forest Grove scores 118 compared to 127 for Gladstone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gladstone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forest Grove is $1,393/month compared to $1,716/month in Gladstone — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Forest Grove has cheaper rent, Gladstone actually has lower median home values ($463,600 vs $464,300).

Median household income in Forest Grove is $81,998 compared to $90,395 in Gladstone (-9.3%). While Gladstone is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Forest Grove spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Gladstone.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 54.8°F). Gladstone receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 35.9" in Forest Grove.