Forks, WA vs Rock Island, WA

Forks is moderately more affordable than Rock Island, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Forks scores 80 compared to 90 for Rock Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rock Island 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 $1,094/month in Rock Island — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Forks is more affordable at $193,900 median vs $255,500.

Median household income in Forks is $46,389 compared to $55,114 in Rock Island (-15.8%). While Rock Island is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Forks spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Rock Island.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 51.2°F). Forks receives more rainfall at 101.3" per year compared to 7.8" in Rock Island.