Santa Rosa, California vs. Forks, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 36.6% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $39,323 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Forks
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Forks, WA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% lower
      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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower