Wichita, Kansas vs. Forks, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 10.3% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $55,147 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Forks
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Forks, WA
Compared to Wichita, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher