What is a pro or con of living in Port Townsend, Washingtoncompared to Atascadero, California?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in Port Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Port Townsend, Washington copmared to Atascadero, California?

A salary of $30,000 in Atascadero, California could decrease to $23,650 in Port Townsend, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATASCADERO vs. PORT TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Atascadero, California vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 21.2% cheaper than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $23,650 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Atascadero, California

Atascadero, CA vs. Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Atascadero, Port Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.0% lower

Commute

12.2% lower

Health

17.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Atascadero, California vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Atascadero, CA vs. Port Townsend, WA

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