Columbus, Ohio vs. Forks, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 4.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $70,448 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Forks
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Forks, WA
Compared to Columbus, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher