Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Forks, Washington


The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 66.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $16,550 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Forks
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Forks, WA
Compared to Santa Monica, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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