Cost of Living Calculator - Effingham, Illinois vs Forks, Washington


The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 13.4% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,675 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Forks
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs Forks, WA
Compared to Effingham, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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