Forks, WA vs Morton, WA

Forks is moderately more affordable than Morton, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Forks scores 80 compared to 88 for Morton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forks is $878/month compared to $931/month in Morton — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Forks is more affordable at $193,900 median vs $274,700.

Median household income in Forks is $46,389 compared to $48,684 in Morton (-4.7%). The higher salaries in Morton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Forks spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Morton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 50.5°F). Forks receives more rainfall at 101.3" per year compared to 50.6" in Morton.