Forks, Washington vs. Lacey, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lacey, Washington is 22.4% more expensive than Forks, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,856 in Lacey, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forks, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lacey, Washington is more expensive than Forks, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Lacey
than in Forks, Washington
Forks, WA vs. Lacey, WA
Compared to Forks, Lacey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher