Cost of Living Calculator - Forks, Washington vs Seward, Alaska


The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 12.0% more expensive than Forks, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,003 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Forks, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is more expensive than Forks, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Seward
than in Forks, Washington
Forks, WA vs Seward, AK
Compared to Forks, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.7% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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