Alamosa, Colorado vs. Forks, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 10.8% more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,251 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamosa, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Forks
than in Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, CO vs. Forks, WA
Compared to Alamosa, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.9% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher