Cost of Living Calculator - Forks, Washington vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 94.3% more expensive than Forks, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,167 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forks, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Forks, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Poway
than in Forks, Washington
Forks, WA vs Poway, CA
Compared to Forks, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.3% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  74.0% higher
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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