Forks, Washington vs. Shelby, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, Michigan is 15.9% cheaper than Forks, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,056 in Shelby, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Forks, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, Michigan is cheaper than Forks, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Shelby
than in Forks, Washington
Forks, WA vs. Shelby, MI
Compared to Forks, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.8% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower