Austin, Texas vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 15.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,311 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
33% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Austin, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher