What is a pro or con of living in Salem, Oregoncompared to Forks, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Salem, Oregon copmared to Forks, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Forks, Washington should increase to $56,889 in Salem, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORKS vs. SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Forks, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 13.8% more expensive than Forks, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,889 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Forks, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Forks, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Salem
than in Forks, Washington

Forks, WA vs. Salem, OR

Compared to Forks, Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.0% higher

Commute

20.9% higher

Health

9.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Forks, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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Forks, WA vs. Salem, OR

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