Forest City, North Carolina vs. Fortuna, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fortuna, California is 34.7% more expensive than Forest City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,339 in Fortuna, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fortuna, California is more expensive than Forest City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Fortuna
than in Forest City, North Carolina
Forest City, NC vs. Fortuna, CA
Compared to Forest City, Fortuna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher