Forest City, Iowa vs. Wenatchee, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wenatchee, Washington is 34.3% more expensive than Forest City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,402 in Wenatchee, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wenatchee, Washington is more expensive than Forest City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Wenatchee
than in Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, IA vs. Wenatchee, WA
Compared to Forest City, Wenatchee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher