Astoria, Oregon vs. Forks, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 12.1% cheaper than Astoria, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,945 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Astoria, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is cheaper than Astoria, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Forks
than in Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, OR vs. Forks, WA
Compared to Astoria, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower