What is a pro or con of living in Port Townsend, Washingtoncompared to Belfast, Maine?

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in Port Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Port Townsend, Washington copmared to Belfast, Maine?

A salary of $64,000 in Belfast, Maine should increase to $78,302 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.

BELFAST vs. PORT TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Belfast, Maine vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 22.3% more expensive than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $78,302 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is more expensive than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Port Townsend
than in Belfast, Maine

Belfast, ME vs. Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Belfast, Port Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

102.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

35.4% lower

Commute

10.1% higher

Health

11.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Belfast, Maine vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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