Austin, Texas vs. Forks, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 30.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,641 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Forks
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Forks, WA
Compared to Austin, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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