Forks, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 86.4% more expensive than Forks, Washington.

You would need a salary of $419,500 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forks, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Forks, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Seattle
than in Forks, Washington
Forks, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Forks, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.4% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  73.0% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher