Forks, Washington vs. Monroe, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Washington is 46.3% more expensive than Forks, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,217 in Monroe, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forks, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Washington is more expensive than Forks, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Monroe
than in Forks, Washington
Forks, WA vs. Monroe, WA
Compared to Forks, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher