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


The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 16.0% cheaper than Rainier, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,978 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainier, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is cheaper than Rainier, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Forks
than in Rainier, Oregon
Rainier, OR vs Forks, WA
Compared to Rainier, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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