Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Forks, Washington


The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 32.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $108,761 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Forks
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Forks, WA
Compared to Portland, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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